abnormal

abnormal — adjective

1. not the same as what most people, animals, or things are like — often a sign tha

1.形容詞C1
釋義

not the same as what most people, animals, or things are like — often a sign that something is wrong, unhealthy, or harmful, such as an unusually high heart rate or strange behaviour after an accident.

例句

Dr. Aiko said Mia's blood test results were abnormal and asked for a second sample.

predicative use after linking verb 'be'

After the storm, Uri noticed an abnormal smell coming from the kitchen drain.

attributive: abnormal + noun (smell, sound, level)

同義詞
  • unusual

    neutral; just means not common, with no worry attached

  • irregular

    stresses a break from a fixed pattern (heartbeat, schedule)

  • atypical

    more formal or technical; common in medicine and science

  • anomalous

    very formal; emphasises that something does not fit a known rule

反義詞
  • normal

    the direct opposite; what is expected or healthy

  • typical

    matches the usual pattern of a group

用法筆記

Often carries a negative or worrying tone — speakers reach for 'abnormal' when the difference from normal is concerning, especially in medical, scientific, or behavioural contexts. For neutral differences, prefer 'unusual' or 'uncommon'.

常見錯誤

❌She has an abnormal hairstyle today.
✅She has an unusual hairstyle today.
💡'abnormal' suggests something is wrong; for harmless differences in style or taste use 'unusual'.
❌The weather is abnormally hot, but everyone is enjoying it.
✅The weather is unusually hot, and everyone is enjoying it.
💡if the difference is welcome, 'abnormal' clashes with the positive feeling.