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uncommon

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ʌnˈkɑmən/ · UK /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon means: Not often seen, found, or experienced.

adjective

NOT FREQUENTB2

Not often seen, found, or experienced.

  • Snow is uncommon here.
  • This bird is uncommon in our region.
  • It is not uncommon for buses to arrive late.

How to use it: it is uncommon for someone/something to do something (It is uncommon for him to miss a lesson.)

Similar words: rare, unusual

Opposites: common, frequent

Common phrases: uncommon sight, uncommon disease, relatively uncommon, uncommon species

EXCEPTIONALC1

Much greater or better than usual.

  • She showed uncommon courage.
  • He handled the difficult conversation with uncommon grace.
  • The young pianist played with uncommon skill.

Similar words: exceptional, remarkable, extraordinary

Opposites: ordinary

Common phrases: uncommon courage, uncommon skill, uncommon beauty

Questions about uncommon

What does uncommon mean?

Not often seen, found, or experienced.

What is uncommon in other languages?

Türkçe: nadir · Español: poco común · Français: rare · Deutsch: selten · Italiano: raro · 日本語: 珍しい

How do you pronounce uncommon?

In American English /ʌnˈkɑmən/; in British English /ʌnˈkɒmən/.

How do you use uncommon in a sentence?

Snow is uncommon here. This bird is uncommon in our region.

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