Abnormal vs. Unusual — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Abnormal and Unusual
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Abnormal
Deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying
The illness is recognizable from the patient's abnormal behaviour
Unusual
Not habitually or commonly occurring or done
It was unusual for Dennis to be late
The government has taken the unusual step of calling home its ambassador
Abnormal
Not typical, usual, or regular; not normal; deviant.
Unusual
Not usual, common, or ordinary.
Abnormal
Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type.
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Unusual
Not usual, out of the ordinary.
Every once in a while, though, Idol comes across an unusual talent who just blows everyone away.
It’s definitely not unusual for a couple to meet through friends or be set up on a date.
His behavior was unusual in that it was considered childish for a man of his age.
I’ve had no problem with female docs. I’ve had some – how should I say it – unusual experiences with a couple of male ones. And I have heard from girlfriends about their unusual experiences as well.
Abnormal
Of or pertaining to that which is irregular, in particular, behaviour that deviates from norms of social propriety or accepted standards of mental health.
Unusual
Something that is unusual; an anomaly.
Abnormal
A person or object that is not normal.
Unusual
Not usual; uncommon; rare; as, an unusual season; a person of unusual grace or erudition.
Abnormal
Not conformed to rule or system; deviating from the type; anomalous; irregular.
Unusual
Not usual or common or ordinary;
A scene of unusual beauty
A man of unusual ability
Cruel and unusual punishment
An unusual meteorite
Abnormal
Not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm;
Abnormal powers of concentration
Abnormal amounts of rain
Abnormal circumstances
An abnormal interest in food
Unusual
Being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird;
A strange exaltation that was indefinable
A strange fantastical mind
What a strange sense of humor she has
Abnormal
Departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development;
They were heartbroken when they learned their child was abnormal
An abnormal personality
Unusual
Not commonly encountered;
Two-career families are no longer unusual
Abnormal
Much greater than the normal;
Abnormal profits
Abnormal ambition
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