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uncommon

adjective adverb

Rare; not readily found; unusual.

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
U
Ends with
N
Contains
NC
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ʌnˈkɒmən/

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Rare; not readily found; unusual.

    “Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state”

  2. Remarkable; exceptional.

    “The diamond was of uncommon size”

adverb

  1. Exceedingly, exceptionally.

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Example Sentences

Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state
The diamond was of uncommon size

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