ECCENTRIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ECCENTRIC?

Need another word that means the same as “eccentric”? Find 33 synonyms and 30 related words for “eccentric” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Eccentric” are: nonconcentric, bizarre, flakey, flaky, freakish, freaky, gonzo, outlandish, outre, unconventional, uncommon, abnormal, irregular, aberrant, anomalous, odd, queer, strange, peculiar, weird, extraordinary, case, character, type, eccentric person, flake, geek, oddball, oddity, individualist, individual, free spirit, misfit

Eccentric as a Noun

Definitions of "Eccentric" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “eccentric” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities.
• A person of unconventional and slightly strange views or behaviour.
• A person with an unusual or odd personality.
• A disc or wheel mounted eccentrically on a revolving shaft in order to transform rotation into backward-and-forward motion, e.g. a cam in an internal combustion engine.

Synonyms of "Eccentric" as a noun (12 Words)

case	An agreed summary of the facts relating to a legal case drawn up for review or decision on a point of law by a higher court. A case of mistaken identity.
character	A characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something. Requests for character references are all too often answered evasively.
eccentric person	A person with an unusual or odd personality.
flake	A snowflake. He licked the flakes of croissant off his finger.
free spirit	People who are free.
geek	A person with an unusual or odd personality. A computer geek.
individual	A single human being as distinct from a group. They live in a group or as individuals depending on the species.
individualist	An advocate of a social theory favouring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control. Radical individualists committed to quality of life.
misfit	Something that does not fit or that fits badly. A motley collection of social misfits.
oddball	A strange or eccentric person. She was seen as a bit of an oddball.
oddity	Eccentricity that is not easily explained. Realizing the oddity of the remark he retracted it.
type	Metal types used in letterpress printing. He dropped a case of type so they made him pick them up.

Usage Examples of "Eccentric" as a noun

• He's seen as a local eccentric.
• A friendly eccentric.

Eccentric as an Adjective

Definitions of "Eccentric" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “eccentric” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual.
• Not placed centrally or not having its axis or other part placed centrally.
• Not having a common center; not concentric.
• (of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange.
• (of an orbit) not circular.
• (of a circle) not centred on the same point as another.

Synonyms of "Eccentric" as an adjective (21 Words)

aberrant	Markedly different from an accepted norm. Aberrant behavior.
abnormal	Much greater than the normal. Abnormal powers of concentration.
anomalous	Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected. Advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe.
bizarre	Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual. Restaurants of bizarre design one like a hat another like a rabbit.
extraordinary	(of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials. An ambassador extraordinary.
flakey	Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual.
flaky	Breaking or separating easily into flakes. She ate flaky rolls spread with cherry jam.
freakish	Characteristic of a freak. A freakish combination of styles.
freaky	Very odd, strange, or eccentric. The whole experience was really freaky.
gonzo	Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual. The woman was either gonzo or stoned.
irregular	Lacking continuity or regularity. Irregular hiring practices.
nonconcentric	Not having a common center; not concentric.
odd	Of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g. When you ve got an odd five minutes could I have a word.
outlandish	Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar. Three wise outlandish kings.
outre	Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual. Outre and affected stage antics.
peculiar	Different to what is normal or expected; strange. A peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats.
strange	Unusual or surprising; difficult to understand or explain. What a strange sense of humor she has.
uncommon	Marked by an uncommon quality especially superlative or extreme of its kind. Uncommon birds.
unconventional	Not conventional or conformist. His unconventional approach to life.
weird	Suggesting the operation of supernatural influences. All sorts of weird and wonderful characters.

Usage Examples of "Eccentric" as an adjective

• Eccentric circles.
• He noted her eccentric appearance.
• Famed for his eccentric spelling.
• A servo driving an eccentric cam.

Associations of "Eccentric" (30 Words)

abnormality	An abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies. Miscarriage can be caused by fetal abnormality.
anomaly	A person who is unusual. The position abounds in anomaly.
bespectacled	Wearing, or having the face adorned with, eyeglasses or an eyeglass. She was thin and bespectacled.
bizarre	Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual. His behaviour became more and more bizarre.
canard	An unfounded rumour or story. The old canard that LA is a cultural wasteland.
deviation	Deviate behavior. Deviation from a norm.
electrocardiogram	A graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph.
exception	A deliberate act of omission. With the exception of the children everyone was told the news.
flamboyant	Marked by ostentation but often tasteless. The band s flamboyant lead singer.
foible	The weaker part of a sword’s blade from the forte to the tip. They have to tolerate each other s little foibles.
geek	A carnival performer who does disgusting acts. A computer geek.
goofy	Ludicrous, foolish. Wore a goofy hat.
individualist	A person who pursues independent thought or action. Selfish individualists thinking only of themselves.
inept	Not elegant or graceful in expression. An inept remark.
irregularity	The state or quality of being irregular. There is evidence that fraud and irregularity continue on a large scale.
maverick	An unorthodox or independent-minded person. A maverick detective.
nerd	A foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious. It s my one time of year to really nerd out with my G I Joe collector friends.
nonconformist	Not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion. She was a nonconformist an individualist.
odd	Separated from a usual pair or set and therefore out of place or mismatched. He s wearing odd socks.
offbeat	Any of the normally unaccented beats in a bar. The answer sums up his offbeat skewed vision of the world.
outcast	A person who is rejected (from society or home. She went from trusted pal to ostracized outcast overnight.
outlandish	Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar. Three wise outlandish kings.
quirky	(informal) strikingly unconventional. Her sense of humour was decidedly quirky.
silly	Lacking seriousness; given to frivolity. Silly giggles.
strange	Unaccustomed to or unfamiliar with. I am strange to the work.
unconventional	Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention. Her unconventional dress and hair style.
unorthodox	Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted; not orthodox. An unorthodox lifestyle.
unusual	Remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others. The government has taken the unusual step of calling home its ambassador.
witty	Combining clever conception and facetious expression. A witty remark.
zany	A zany person. A zany sense of humor.