Describing Uniqueness: English Vocabulary List

showing a unique and exceptional quality that is unparalleled or without equal

"Her beauty is matchless."

"The matchless beauty of the sunset over the ocean left everyone speechless and they stood in silence watching the colors change from orange to purple."

impossible to compare because of unmatched quality or characteristics

"His talent is incomparable."

"The incomparable joy of holding her newborn baby for the first time made all the pain of childbirth disappear instantly from her mind and body."

possessing a quality that is noticeable and different

"He has a distinctive voice."

"The distinctive smell of garlic and onions cooking in butter filled the kitchen and made everyone's mouth water with anticipation of the delicious meal."

incapable of being compared to others due to superior quality or excellence

"The performance is peerless."

"The peerless skill of the master craftsman was evident in every detail of the handmade furniture that he created in his small workshop behind his house."

unmatched in comparison to others

"The beauty is unparalleled."

"The unparalleled success of the company's new product surprised even the most optimistic analysts who had predicted strong sales but not record breaking numbers."

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

"She has extraordinary skill."

"The extraordinary courage of the firefighter who ran into the burning building saved the lives of three children who were trapped on the second floor."

clearly superior or exceptional compared to others

"She is a standout student."

"The standout performance of the young actress earned her an Oscar nomination and she became the youngest person ever to be nominated in that category."

not capable of being replicated or reproduced due to uniqueness

"The event was unrepeatable."

"The unrepeatable offer was only available for twenty four hours so he had to make a decision quickly before the opportunity to save money disappeared."

impossible to be substituted or replaced due to uniqueness

"This photo is irreplaceable."

"The irreplaceable family photos were lost in the fire and no amount of money could ever bring back those precious memories captured in the old pictures."

never having existed or happened before

"The event is unprecedented."

"The unprecedented heat wave broke records that had stood for over a hundred years and caused widespread drought and crop failures across the entire region."

having no equal or comparison

"His speed is unmatched."

"The unmatched speed of the Olympic sprinter made her the favorite to win the gold medal and she did not disappoint the cheering crowd in the stadium."

highest-ranked or best in a category

"Her kindness is unequalled."

"The unequalled beauty of the Grand Canyon attracts millions of visitors every year who come to see the stunning colors and dramatic cliffs of the natural wonder."

unique and unlike anything else

"This is a one-of-a-kind item."

"The one of a kind necklace was made by a famous jeweler and the woman who owned it wore it only on very special occasions."

different from what is typically expected or common

"Nothing out of the ordinary happened."

"There was nothing out of the ordinary about his behaviour during the meeting yesterday afternoon."

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

"My uncle is eccentric."

"The eccentric old man wore mismatched socks and a top hat every day and he talked to the pigeons in the park as if they were his friends."

not following established customs or norms

"Her style is unconventional."

"The unconventional teaching methods of the young instructor included using video games and music to help students learn math and science in a fun way."

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

"The event was bizarre."

"The bizarre dream that she had about flying over the city on a giant butterfly felt so real that she woke up expecting to see wings."

deviating from the established standard or norm

"The size is non-standard."

"The non standard size of the replacement part meant that they had to order it directly from the manufacturer in Germany which would take at least three weeks."

differing from what is usual, expected, or standard

"His reaction was atypical."

"The atypical behavior of the normally calm dog worried his owner and she took him to the vet to find out why he was acting so strange."

happening at irregular intervals

"His visits are infrequent."

"The infrequent bus service in the rural area meant that residents often had to wait for two hours or more to travel to the nearest town."

happening or done from time to time, without a consistent pattern

"I have occasional headaches."

"The occasional thunderstorm in the summer provides much needed rain for the crops but it can also cause flash flooding in low lying areas."

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

"This coin is rare."

"The rare blood type is found in less than one percent of the population so blood banks often struggle to find donors who can help patients."

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

"He has radical ideas."

"The radical new treatment for cancer involves editing the patient's own genes to help their immune system recognize and destroy the tumor cells."

characterized by being at the forefront of new developments or leading the way in innovation and exploration

"The research is pioneering."

"The pioneering research of the scientist led to the development of the first vaccine for the deadly disease and saved millions of lives around the world."