What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unordinarily
Example
The unordinarily warm weather in December was a pleasant surprise. [unordinarily: adverb]
Example
Her unordinarily high test scores impressed the teacher. [unordinarily: adverb]
atypically
Example
The atypically rainy summer ruined our beach vacation plans. [atypically: adverb]
Example
His atypically quiet behavior worried his friends. [atypically: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Atypically is more commonly used than unordinarily in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unordinarily and atypically?
Unordinarily may sound more formal than atypically due to its less frequent usage and longer word formation.