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strangeness

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Strangeness (noun) means the quality of being odd, unusual, or hard to place. Example: “There was a strangeness to the town that made visitors uneasy.”

noun

The quality of being odd, unusual, or hard to place.

"There was a strangeness to the town that made visitors uneasy."

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In plain EnglishHow odd or unfamiliar something feels.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: strangenesses

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Etymology

From Middle English "straungenesse," built from "strange" plus "-ness."

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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abnormalcy abnormalism abnormality abnormity anomalousness atypicality crotchet deviancy eccentricity enormity extraordinariness freakishness

Antonyms

normality

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Rhymes for strangeness

oneness likeness idleness lateness rudeness niceness cuteness awareness whiteness closeness politeness gentleness

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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.".

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