Definitions
- Referring to something that is not frequently encountered or seen. - Talking about something that is not ordinary or usual, but not necessarily strange or bizarre. - Describing something that is rare or infrequent, but still within the realm of possibility.
- Describing something that is not typical or expected. - Referring to something that is out of the ordinary or deviates from the norm. - Talking about something that is strange, peculiar, or unexpected.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that are not common or typical.
- 2Both words can be used to describe things that are unexpected or out of the ordinary.
- 3Both words can be used to describe things that are not usual or ordinary.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Uncommon refers to something that is not frequently encountered, while unusual implies a greater degree of deviation from the norm.
- 2Connotation: Uncommon has a neutral connotation, while unusual can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 3Scope: Uncommon can refer to a wide range of things, while unusual is often used to describe things that are strange or peculiar.
- 4Frequency: Uncommon implies something that is rare or infrequent, while unusual does not necessarily imply rarity or infrequency.
- 5Usage: Uncommon is more commonly used in formal contexts, while unusual is more commonly used in informal contexts.
Remember this!
Uncommon and unusual are synonyms that describe things that are not common or typical. However, unusual implies a greater degree of deviation from the norm and can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context. Uncommon, on the other hand, has a neutral connotation and is often used in formal contexts to describe things that are rare or infrequent.
