uncommon
gb/ʌŋkˈɑmən/ us/ʌŋkˈɑmən/
B2
Inglês
~ 5600
ritka, kivételes, rendkívüli
B2
1
ritka
A2
Padrão de uso:
[something] is uncommon
Food allergies are not uncommon among young children.
Az ételallergia nem ritka a kisgyermekek körében.
It's uncommon to see this bird in urban areas.
Városi területeken ritkán látni ezt a madarat.
Such severe side effects are relatively uncommon.
The surname is uncommon outside of this region.
Major earthquakes are uncommon, but they do happen.
Exemplos para aprendentes
It is uncommon to have snow in this city.
Ebben a városban ritkán esik hó.
That animal is uncommon in this country.
Az az állat ritka ebben az országban.
Serious problems are uncommon with this medicine.
This word is uncommon in everyday speech.
Long power cuts are uncommon here.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "uncommon" with "strange" or "weird". "Uncommon" mainly means that something does not happen often; it is about frequency, not necessarily about being strange. Another common confusion is with the phrase "not uncommon": it means "fairly common" or "quite common", not "rare". The two negatives cancel out in meaning, but the phrase sounds more careful or formal.
Significado
not common; infrequent or rare
Colocações
relatively uncommon
|fairly uncommon
|uncommon disease
|uncommon name
|it is uncommon for [someone] to [verb]
|not uncommon
Sinónimos
rare (Often suggests very low frequency and can imply special value or interest.)
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infrequent (More formal and technical; focuses on low frequency without emotional color.)
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unusual (Highlights being different from normal; can suggest strangeness, not just low frequency.)
Antónimos
common (Describes something that happens often or is easily found.)
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widespread (Emphasizes that something exists in many places or among many people.)
Temas
frequency
|description
|general
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Not happening or not found very often.
Not seen, done, or found often; occurring or existing in relatively small numbers or with low frequency.
C1
FORMAL
2
kivételes
B2
rendkívüli
B2
Padrão de uso:
uncommon [quality]
She showed uncommon courage in speaking out against the policy.
Rendkívüli bátorságot tanúsított, amikor felszólalt az irányelv ellen.
The team succeeded through uncommon dedication and hard work.
A csapat rendkívüli elkötelezettségének és kemény munkájának köszönhetően sikerrel járt.
His essay displayed an uncommon insight into human behavior.
We were treated with uncommon kindness during our stay.
The painting has an uncommon beauty that is hard to describe.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The doctor had uncommon patience with her patients.
Az orvosnő rendkívüli türelemmel bánt a betegeivel.
He is a leader of uncommon talent.
Kivételes tehetségű vezető.
They thanked her for her uncommon kindness.
The player has uncommon speed for his size.
She has an uncommon ability to stay calm.
Erro comum:
Learners may think this meaning is always negative because "unusual" can sound negative. In this sense, "uncommon" is usually positive and often appears before abstract nouns like "courage", "talent", or "kindness" in more formal or written English.
Significado
remarkably unusual and impressive
Colocações
uncommon courage
|uncommon strength
|uncommon talent
|uncommon beauty
|uncommon kindness
Sinónimos
extraordinary (Stronger and more emphatic; clearly beyond what is normal.)
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remarkable (Stresses that something is worth notice or comment; often positive.)
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exceptional (Focuses on being much better or stronger than usual, especially for abilities or qualities.)
Antónimos
ordinary (Describes something normal and not special or impressive.)
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run-of-the-mill (Informal; emphasizes being very average and not at all special.)
Temas
evaluation
|people
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Unusual in a strong and special way, often very good or very strong.
Strikingly unusual in a way that stands out, often implying special quality, ability, or excellence.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
uncommon
IPA
GB/ʌŋkˈɑmən/
US/ʌŋkˈɑmən/
Sílabas e acento
un - com - mon (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (com)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: uncommon
Família de palavras
Expressões
not uncommon
1/nˈɑt ʌŋkˈɑmən/
fixed phrase
formal
happening quite often
Happening or seen quite often, even though the words look like it means the opposite.
Exemplos
- In big cities, it is not uncommon to see people working late into the night.
- It is not uncommon for beginners to make this kind of mistake.
- Such delays are not uncommon during the holiday season.
uncommon sense
1/ʌŋkˈɑmən sˈɛns/
idiom
informal
very good practical judgement
A joking or clever way to say someone has very good, clear, practical thinking, which most people do not seem to have.
Exemplos
- What she did wasn't luck; it was uncommon sense.
- He may be young, but he shows an uncommon sense about money.
- The book argues that uncommon sense is more useful than a high IQ.