WordLens

strange

1 of 1adjective
/streɪndʒ/
Forms:stranger,strangest
1

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

A2
  • He has a strange habit of talking to himself when he's working.
  • I saw a strange bird in the park that I've never seen before.
  • It's strange that he didn't call, he's usually so punctual.
  • It's strange to see the streets so empty during a busy time of day.
  • The soup had a strange color, but it tasted delicious.
Synonyms:
funnybizarrefar-outoffbeatsingularquaintfreakishoutlandishqueerweirdway-outoddpeculiarunusualquirkyoffcuriousfreaky
Antonyms:
familiar
2

not known or experienced before

  • She felt a bit anxious walking through the strange neighborhood, unsure of what to expect.
  • The food had a strange taste, one she had never encountered before.
  • His accent was strange, unlike anything she had heard in her hometown.
  • The strange landscape stretched endlessly, unlike the fields she was used to back home.
Synonyms:
unfamiliarunknownobscureunrecognized
3

not in line with one's usual habits, customs, or way of life

  • The idea of living in a bustling city was strange to her, as she had always lived in a small town.
  • The customs at the festival were strange to the tourists, who had never experienced anything like it.
  • His manner of speaking was strange to the new employees, who were used to a more formal approach.
  • The way they handled disagreements was strange to her, having grown up in a much calmer environment.
  • Moving to a completely different culture felt strange to him, as he had never been exposed to such diversity before.
Synonyms:
newforeignunaccustomed