Definitions
- Describing something that is not common or typical. - Referring to something that is out of the ordinary or unexpected. - Talking about something that is rare or uncommon.
- Describing something that is outstanding or surpasses the norm. - Referring to something that is extraordinary or remarkable. - Talking about something that is exceptional in quality or ability.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not typical or ordinary.
- 2Both words suggest something that stands out from the norm.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people, things, or situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Exceptional suggests a higher degree of excellence or uniqueness than unusual.
- 2Quality: Exceptional implies a positive connotation, while unusual can have a neutral or negative connotation.
- 3Expectations: Exceptional exceeds expectations, while unusual may simply be unexpected.
- 4Usage: Exceptional is often used to describe positive qualities, while unusual can be used to describe both positive and negative qualities.
- 5Frequency: Unusual is more commonly used than exceptional in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Unusual and exceptional are synonyms that describe something that is not typical or ordinary. However, exceptional suggests a higher degree of excellence or uniqueness than unusual. Exceptional implies a positive connotation and exceeds expectations, while unusual can have a neutral or negative connotation and may simply be unexpected.
