What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unordinary
Example
Her unordinary talent for painting made her stand out from the other artists. [unordinary: adjective]
Example
It's unordinary for him to arrive early to meetings. [unordinary: adjective]
Example
She has an unordinary way of thinking that sets her apart from her peers. [unordinary: adjective]
abnormal
Example
The test results showed abnormal levels of cholesterol. [abnormal: adjective]
Example
His abnormal behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable. [abnormal: adjective]
Example
The doctor diagnosed her with an abnormality in her thyroid gland. [abnormality: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Abnormal is more commonly used than unordinary in everyday language, especially in medical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unordinary and abnormal?
Both unordinary and abnormal are formal words, but abnormal is more commonly used in technical or scientific writing.
