strangeness
25 synonyms and 1 antonyms for strangeness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of being odd, unusual, or hard to place.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
From Middle English "straungenesse," built from "strange" plus "-ness."
Full origin of strangeness →Frequently asked questions
What does “strangeness” mean?
The word “strangeness” means the quality of being odd, unusual, or hard to place. In plain terms, how odd or unfamiliar something feels.
How do you use “strangeness” in a sentence?
Here is “strangeness” used in a sentence: “There was a strangeness to the town that made visitors uneasy.”
What is another word for “strangeness”?
Words with a similar meaning to “strangeness” include abnormalcy, abnormalism, abnormality, abnormity, anomalousness and atypicality.
What is the opposite of “strangeness”?
The opposite of “strangeness” — its antonyms — is normality.
What part of speech is “strangeness”?
“Strangeness” is a noun.
Where does the word “strangeness” come from?
The word “strangeness” comes from Middle English. From Middle English "straungenesse," built from "strange" plus "-ness.".