A six-figure income is not uncommon for physicians.
Source: tatoeba (28070)
Uncommon
/ʌnˈkɒmən/
Synonyms for "uncommon" (145 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (29)
Adjective(10 words)
rareabnormalantitypicatypicalatypical developmentatypical organismcontrary todistinct persondistinctiveexceptional
Determiner(1 words)
a small number
Noun(1 words)
calendar irregularity
Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (44)
fabulousfantasticfantasticalfewformidablein short supplyincredibleinfrequentirregularmarkedmarvelousnot to be hadnotablenoteworthynoticeablenoveloccasionalof markoffbeatordinary
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originalout of printout of seasonout of stockout of the ordinaryout of this worldout-of-the-wayoutstandingpeculiar
Adjective(7 words)
foreign culture topicforeign wordinfrequentinfrequent patternnonstandard speciesodd habitodder weather
Adjective(1 words)
Adverb(1 words)
most glorious revolutions
Determiner(1 words)
most lab reagent
Related words (72)
phenomenalquaintqueerrarerarelyravingrechercheremarkablescantyscarceseldomseldom met withseldom seensignalsingularslowsparsespecialsporadicstrange
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Adjective(22 words)
rare caserare creaturerare fossilrare occurrencerare phenomenonrare valueraredrarerrareststrangestunique artworkunique contributionunique incidentsunique personunique person traitsunlikelyuntypicalunusualunusual caseunusual occurrence
Show 2 more words
unusual personunusual thing
Noun(2 words)
rare casesrares
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: rare, a small number, abnormal, almost unheard-of, antitypic.
- Sentence evidence is available for uncommon, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "uncommon".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "uncommon"
Keep "uncommon" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "uncommon" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "uncommon", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "uncommon" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesMore specific
9 entriesinfrequentinfrequent eventrarerare patternscarcescarce resourceuncommon featureuncommon methoduncommon spelling
Collocations
6 entriesuncommon eventuncommon nameuncommon occurrenceuncommon patternuncommon traituncommon usage
Inflections
2 entriesmore uncommonmost uncommon
Derivations
1 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
10 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
Such a case is not uncommon today.
Source: tatoeba (41262)
Cholera is uncommon in Japan.
Source: tatoeba (55015)
We sometimes say: "Common sense is quite uncommon."
Source: tatoeba (407001)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "uncommon"?
Closest matches include rare, a small number, abnormal, almost unheard-of, antitypic.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "uncommon"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.