Synonyms for

Strange

Verb / streɪndʒ / Another word for strange — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not previously known, seen, or experienced; unfamiliar or alien

Synonyms & similar words

unknown native familiar foreign unusual unusual weird odd peculiar different abnormal unfamiliar unknown uncommon bizarre offbeat eccentric queer curious unorthodox outlandish unique strange freakish outrageous

Synonyms by register

Formal

unusual peculiar abnormal atypical

Informal

weird odd bizarre wacky

Literary

uncanny wondrous eerie

Antonyms

familiar common normal ordinary usual expected conventional

Common collocations

  • strange behavior
  • strange feeling
  • strange coincidence
  • strange noise
  • strange place
  • strange look
  • strange circumstances

Word family

noun strangeness
adverb strangely

Usage note

While 'strange' can be used in most contexts, 'weird' and 'odd' are generally more informal. 'Peculiar' often implies a specific, unusual characteristic.

Example sentences

  1. The strange man walked down the street.
  2. I found a strange animal in my backyard.
  3. The strange smell coming from the kitchen made me feel sick.
  4. It was strange that nobody noticed the missing painting.
  5. The strange behavior of the dog made me nervous.

Quotes

  • The strange thing about life is that even though we know it can be tough and hard to handle, we still keep going.
  • I like strange things. I'm odd.
  • The world is a strange and wonderful place.

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