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/ʌnˈkɒmən/ · un.com.mon
adjective
  1. Rare; not readily found; unusual. Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state.
  2. Remarkable; exceptional. The diamond was of uncommon size.
adverb
  1. Exceedingly; exceptionally. She performed uncommonly well in the competition.
Did you know? The word 'uncommon' is often used in literature to describe rare or exceptional events, such as in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, where 'uncommon' is used to describe the beauty of the Elven realms.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026