What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unpeculiar
Example
The weather today is unpeculiar for this time of year. [unpeculiar: adjective]
Example
The conversation was unpeculiar and uneventful. [unpeculiar: adjective]
usual
Example
I woke up at my usual time this morning. [usual: adjective]
Example
We had our usual meeting on Monday. [usual: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Usual is a more commonly used word than unpeculiar in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unpeculiar and usual?
Unpeculiar is a more formal word than usual, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
