Uncommon - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ʌnˈkɑːmən|  American pronunciation of the word uncommon
Brit.  |ʌnˈkɒmən|  British pronunciation of the word uncommon

adjective

- marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind (syn: rare)
an uncommon sense of humor
she was kind to an uncommon degree

Extra examples

It is not uncommon for people to become depressed after they retire.

She is an uncommon woman.

It is not uncommon to find people here who know several languages.

He was a man of uncommon power.

He wrote an uncommonly handsome hand.

Violent crimes against the elderly are fortunately very uncommon.

It is not uncommon for students to have bank loans.

I came across an uncommon usage I'd like to discuss with you.

...when misfortune occurred, it was not uncommon for some unpopular woman of the village to be branded an enchantress...

He is known for his modesty, an uncommon characteristic for a politician.

...in those days it was not uncommon for street prostitutes to wear vizards...

Poor Jane was uncommon dicky for several days from concussion of the brain.

To say the least of it, the people will perceive an uncommon coincidence.

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