untypical

adjective

ˌən-ˈti-pi-kəl How to pronounce untypical (audio)
Definition of untypicalnext
as in abnormal
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal the plant displays some untypical characteristics

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Recent Examples of untypical If the strong cashflow position of the firms at the centre of this bubble is unusual in the context of the Kindleberger framework, two other factors also stand out as untypical. — Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 What to Consider The price is a bit high, but not untypical for a high-quality pair of boots. — Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023 The psychiatric staff at Children’s is used to treating the Washington region’s most severely affected kids, and these cases were not untypical of those the doctors and nurses on the inpatient unit had been seeing before the pandemic. — Judith Warner, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022 Specialized REITs can invest in casinos and other untypical real-estate properties. — Lori Ioannou, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2021 The Rays, again getting by on their wits and wiggling into playoff contention by winning more with less this season, came out of a pendulous game with a victory in their typically untypical fashion. — Hunter Atkins, Houston Chronicle, 29 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untypical
  1. abnormal
  2. unnatural
  3. unusual
  4. uncommon
  5. atypical
Adjective
  • Until recently, diagnosing Alzheimer’s required a medical history and exam as well as postmortem evidence of two abnormal proteins associated with the disease called amyloid and tau.
    — Anand Kumar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The audit assistance tool, now a requirement by Flock Safety, flags abnormal use by officers.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of abnormal
Adjective
  • Her parents refuse to see that there is something unnatural about their new baby boy and that an evil other presence haunts their stately home.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers say the approach could help overcome limitations of existing humanoid control systems, which often require extensive fine-tuning or produce rigid, unnatural movements.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of unnatural
Adjective
  • While his batting order remains unchanged, the team has made an unusual move, relocating Guerrero's locker to a new spot.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Land exchanges are common elsewhere in the federal government, but exchanging National Park Service land for private development access is unusual, NOTUS reported, citing a former park service official.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of unusual
Adjective
  • Following his diagnosis and death, Brody’s parents received messages from other families in Ladera Ranch whose children had suffered from the same uncommon disease.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The league could perhaps benefit from such messaging in its stadiums and on its helmets because DUI arrests or other traffic incidents involving NFL people are not uncommon.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncommon
Adjective
  • O’Flynn was still a student at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and had no idea how atypical this approach was for film acting.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The walks are particularly atypical for Wheeler, who entered Tuesday in the top 25 among starters in fewest walks per nine (minimum 110 innings pitched).
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Untypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untypical. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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