uncommon

UK /ʌnˈkɒmən/ US /ʌnˈkɒmən/

adj 2adv 1

Definitions

adj

Rare; not readily found; unusual.

Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state.

This is not an uncommon practice.

Remarkable; exceptional.

The diamond was of uncommon size

adv

Exceedingly, exceptionally.

‘Is Suffolk your county, sir?’ asked William. ‘Yes,’ I said, with some importance. ‘Suffolk’s my county.’ ‘I’m told the dumplings is uncommon fine down there,’ said William.

'The Squire's pretty springe, considering his weight,' said Mr Macey, 'and he stamps uncommon well.'

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

become

ADV

very

by no means, far from, not at all

It is by no means uncommon for teenagers to feel anxious about their appearance.

fairly, quite, rather, relatively

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — marked by an uncommon quality

rare

Antonyms

common

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state.

Wiktionary

This is not an uncommon practice.

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There’s no delicate way to put this, so we’re just going to come right out and say it – we feel that ramp meters are underappreciated. […] Yet, it’s not uncommon to see drivers totally ignore a ramp m

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‘Is Suffolk your county, sir?’ asked William. ‘Yes,’ I said, with some importance. ‘Suffolk’s my county.’ ‘I’m told the dumplings is uncommon fine down there,’ said William.

Wiktionary

'The Squire's pretty springe, considering his weight,' said Mr Macey, 'and he stamps uncommon well.'

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A six-figure income is not uncommon for physicians.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, uncommon is marked as archaic, UK. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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