Definition

The quality or state of being strange or unusual.

Example

Her weirdness made her stand out in a crowd.

Conversation

Have you noticed the weirdness in that new show we started watching?

Yeah, it's definitely different from what we usually see.

I kind of like the weirdness, though; it keeps things interesting.

Same here! It's nice to have something fresh for a change.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weirdness is formed from "weird" (from Old English *wyrd*, meaning fate or destiny) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "weirdness" refers to the state or quality of being strange or unusual, originally connected to the concept of fate.

Memory Tip

Think of 'weird' as relating to 'fate' or 'destiny' — and the '-ness' indicates a state. This helps you remember that 'weirdness' describes the quality of being strange or unusual.

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