noun
weirdness
WIHD-nuhs
Weirdness (noun) means the quality of being strange or unusual; strangeness. Example: “There was an underlying weirdness to the whole conversation that I couldn't quite place.”
noun
1
The quality of being strange or unusual; strangeness.
"There was an underlying weirdness to the whole conversation that I couldn't quite place."
"Fans of the show love its trademark weirdness."
How to use weirdness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe overall sense of strangeness something gives off.
Common pairings
a certain weirdness
level of weirdness
embrace the weirdness
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Word forms
- Plural
- weirdnesses
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There was an underlying _____ to the whole conversation that I couldn't quite place.
Synonyms
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outlandishness
bizarreness
abnormality
eccentricity
eeriness
paranormal
peculiarity
queerness
unearthliness
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Frequently asked questions
What does “weirdness” mean?
The word “weirdness” means the quality of being strange or unusual; strangeness. In plain terms, the overall sense of strangeness something gives off.
How do you pronounce “weirdness”?
“Weirdness” is pronounced WIHD-nuhs (/ˈwɪɚdnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “weirdness” in a sentence?
Here is “weirdness” used in a sentence: “There was an underlying weirdness to the whole conversation that I couldn't quite place.”
What is another word for “weirdness”?
Words with a similar meaning to “weirdness” include abnormality, eccentricity, eeriness, paranormal, peculiarity and queerness.
What part of speech is “weirdness”?
“Weirdness” is a noun.
