The Opposite(Antonym) of “ordinarily”
The antonyms of ordinarily are unusually and abnormally. These antonyms convey a sense of deviation from the norm or what is expected.
Explore all Antonyms of “ordinarily”
Definitions and Examples of unusually, abnormally
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In a way that is not typical or common; out of the ordinary.
Example
She was unusually quiet during the meeting, which made everyone wonder if something was wrong.
In a way that deviates from what is normal or expected.
Example
The weather has been abnormally hot this summer, breaking several records.
Key Differences: unusually vs abnormally
- 1Unusually implies that something is not typical or common, but it does not necessarily have a negative connotation.
- 2Abnormally suggests that something deviates from what is normal or expected, and it may have a negative connotation.
Effective Usage of unusually, abnormally
- 1Express Surprise: Use unusually to express surprise or amazement at something that is not typical or common.
- 2Highlight Deviation: Use abnormally to highlight a deviation from what is normal or expected.
- 3Compare and Contrast: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different situations, behaviors, or outcomes.
Remember this!
The antonyms unusually and abnormally convey a sense of deviation from the norm or what is expected. While unusually does not necessarily have a negative connotation, abnormally suggests that something is not normal or expected. Use these antonyms to express surprise, highlight deviation, and compare and contrast different situations.
