Synonyms for

Oddball

Verb / ˈɑ:ˌdbɔ:l / Another word for oddball — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person or thing that is different from others; a strange or eccentric person

Synonyms & similar words

flake eccentric eccentricperson geek eccentric weirdo outsider misfit freak nonconformist individualist maverick quirky eccentricity oddity strangeness peculiarity abnormality irregularity curiosity anomaly singular unique different

Example sentences

  1. The boy was an oddball and didn't have many friends.
  2. My aunt is an oddball and always wears mismatched socks.
  3. I felt like an oddball when I was the only one who didn't like the movie.
  4. The new student was treated like an oddball because she had a different accent.
  5. Sometimes it's good to be an oddball and do things differently than everyone else.

Quotes

  • I'm the oddball of the family. It's a great thing.
  • I'm a bit of an oddball, and people have embraced that.
  • I've always been an oddball, so it's nice to be able to show that on screen.

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