Definition

The quality of being very strange or unusual, often in a way that is shocking or difficult to accept.

Example

The outlandishness of his ideas made everyone question his sanity.

Conversation

Did you see that new fashion trend?

Yeah, it's a bit too much; the outlandishness is hard to ignore.

Right? I can't believe people would actually wear that.

I know! Sometimes I wonder if they just want attention.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outlandishness is formed from "outlandish" (from Old English "ūtlond", meaning foreign or strange) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the quality of being strange or foreign.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'foreign' or 'strange' ('outlandish') and the '-ness' that indicates a state or quality. This helps you remember that 'outlandishness' means the quality of being strange or foreign.

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