What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
weirdo
Example
I don't want to sit next to that weirdo in class. [weirdo: noun]
Example
He's always doing weird things like talking to himself. [weird: adjective]
eccentric
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric personality and style. [eccentric: adjective]
Example
She's an eccentric, but brilliant scientist who thinks outside the box. [eccentric: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Weirdo is more commonly used than eccentric in everyday language, but both words are used to describe people who are perceived as different from the norm.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between weirdo and eccentric?
Neither weirdo nor eccentric are particularly formal words, but eccentric may be seen as more appropriate in certain contexts due to its more positive connotation.
