Synonyms for abnormal
æbˈnɔr məlab·nor·mal

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1. abnormaladjective

   Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type.

   Synonyms:
   strange, odd, irregular, anomalous, exceptional, extraordinary, aberrant, unusual

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1. abnormal

   Synonyms:
   exceptional, irregular, monstrous, peculiar, rare, singular, uncommon, unprecedented, unusual

   Antonyms:
   common, natural, normal, ordinary, regular, typical, usual

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1. abnormal

   Synonyms:
   irregular, erratic, peculiar, unusual, exceptional, monstrous, aberrant, devious, divergent, eccentric, strange

   Antonyms:
   typical, normal, regular, ordinary, usual, natural, customary, illustrative

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1. abnormal, unnaturaladjective

   not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm

   "abnormal powers of concentration"; "abnormal amounts of rain"; "abnormal circumstances"; "an abnormal interest in food"

   Synonyms:
   affected, unnatural

   Antonyms:
   normal, moderate, average, natural, typical, modal(a), median(a), mean(a), regular

2. abnormaladjective

   departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development

   "they were heartbroken when they learned their child was abnormal"; "an abnormal personality"

   Synonyms:
   unnatural

   Antonyms:
   mean(a), average, typical, modal(a), normal, moderate, regular, median(a), natural

3. abnormaladjective

   much greater than the normal

   "abnormal profits"; "abnormal ambition"

   Synonyms:
   unnatural

   Antonyms:
   average, mean(a), normal, median(a), modal(a), typical, natural, regular, moderate

Matched Categories

1. • Psychology

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1. abnormaladjective

   Synonyms:
   irregular, anomalous, anomalistic, unusual, unnatural, singular, peculiar, unconformable, exceptional, heteroclite, aberrant, eccentric, erratic, strange, monstrous, preternatural

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1. abnormaladjective

   Synonyms:
   anomalous, irregular, exceptional, aberrant, erratic, unusual

   Antonyms:
   normal

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1. List of paraphrases for "abnormal":

   anomalous, unusual, unnatural, aberrant, irregular, anomaly, deviant, freaking, abnormality

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How to use abnormal in a sentence?

1. Robin Parisotto:

   Never have I seen such an alarmingly abnormal set of blood values.

2. Arthur Brooks:

   Even if we get a second wave we won't be scared of it in the same way, you can't stay' abnormal' for very long.

3. Shephal Doshi:

   Dehydration can cause changes in your body’s electrolytes and also lowers blood pressure, this puts stress on the body and, as a result, could cause an abnormal heartbeat.

4. The NDRC:

   The focus will be on abnormal price fluctuations of bulk medicines and various types of drugs, in the worst, most heinous cases, we will use our utmost strength and might to protect the process of fair competition in the medicine market.

5. Avielle Foundation:

   Jeremy Richman was deeply devoted to supporting research into brain abnormalities that are linked to abnormal behavior and to promoting brain health. Tragically, Jeremy Richman death speaks to how insidious and formidable a challenge brain health can be and how critical it is for all of us to seek help for ourselves, our loved ones and anyone who we suspect may be in need, jeremy's mission will be carried on by the many who love Jeremy Richman, including many who share the heartache and trauma that Jeremy Richman has suffered since December 14, 2012. We are crushed to pieces, but this important work will continue, because, as Jeremy Richman would say, we have to.