uncommon

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Rare; not readily found; unusual.

   Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state.

2. 2
   adj

   Remarkable; exceptional.

   The diamond was of uncommon size

3. 3
   adv

   Exceedingly, exceptionally.

   ‘Is Suffolk your county, sir?’ asked William. ‘Yes,’ I said, with some importance. ‘Suffolk’s my county.’ ‘I’m told the dumplings is uncommon fine down there,’ said William.

4. 4
   adj

   not common or ordinarily encountered

5. 5
   adj

   marked by an uncommon quality

Etymology

From un- + common.