uncommon
adjective
un·com·mon
ˌən-ˈkä-mən 
1
: not ordinarily encountered : unusual
an uncommon plant
2
: remarkable, exceptional
a soldier of uncommon courage
uncommonly
adverb
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Examples of uncommon in a Sentence
It is not uncommon for people to become depressed after they retire.
an athlete with uncommon ability
a soldier of uncommon courage
She is an uncommon woman.
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Erik Pham, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Pest infestations after a hurricane are not uncommon, especially a few months down the road.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Issues with dogs' teeth are not uncommon, and some can be quite a threat to their health.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Brush fires in autumn are not uncommon in New York City, according to Long.
—M. R. O’Connor, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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uncommon
adjective
un·com·mon
ˌən-ˈkäm-ən
ˈən-
1
: not ordinarily found or experienced : unusual
not uncommon to catch a cold
2
: extraordinary, remarkable, exceptional
has uncommon ability
uncommonly
adverb
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