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

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe overall sense of strangeness something gives off.

Common pairings

a certain weirdness level of weirdness embrace the weirdness

Word forms

weirdnesses plural

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Synonyms

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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.

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