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

Need another word that means the same as “weird”? Find 38 synonyms and 30 related words for “weird” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Weird” are: eldritch, uncanny, unearthly, eerie, unnatural, preternatural, supernatural, unreal, ghostly, mysterious, mystifying, strange, abnormal, unusual, bizarre, offbeat, quirky, outlandish, eccentric, unconventional, unorthodox, idiosyncratic, surreal, crazy, absurd, grotesque, peculiar, odd, curious, queer, cranky, freakish, insane, zany, madcap, far out, alternative, wyrd

Weird as a Noun

Definitions of "Weird" as a noun

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

• A person's destiny.
• Fate personified; any one of the three Weird Sisters.

Synonyms of "Weird" as a noun (1 Word)

wyrd	Fate personified; any one of the three Weird Sisters.

Weird as an Adjective

Definitions of "Weird" as an adjective

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

• Very strange; bizarre.
• Strikingly odd or unusual- Bram Stoker.
• Connected with fate.
• Strikingly odd or unusual.
• Suggesting the operation of supernatural influences.
• Suggesting something supernatural; unearthly.
• Suggesting the operation of supernatural influences- John Galsworthy.

Synonyms of "Weird" as an adjective (37 Words)

abnormal	Departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development. Abnormal ambition.
absurd	Incongruous;inviting ridicule. The absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework.
alternative	Necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities. An alternative plan.
bizarre	Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual. A bizarre situation.
cranky	(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail. He was cranky after eight hours of working.
crazy	Possessed by inordinate excitement. Crazy about cars and racing.
curious	Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected. A curious sensation overwhelmed her.
eccentric	(of an orbit) not circular. A servo driving an eccentric cam.
eerie	Suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious. An eerie feeling of deja vu.
eldritch	Suggesting the operation of supernatural influences- John Galsworthy. An eldritch screech.
far out	Being the animal or vehicle on the right or being on the right side of an animal or vehicle.
freakish	Changeable. A freakish extra toe.
ghostly	Of or like a ghost in appearance or sound; eerie and unnatural. A frightening ghostly figure with a hood.
grotesque	Incongruous or inappropriate to a shocking degree. A grotesque reflection in the mirror.
idiosyncratic	Peculiar to the individual. We all have our own idiosyncratic gestures.
insane	Extremely annoyed. Insane laughter.
madcap	Done without considering the consequences; foolish or reckless. A surreal madcap novel.
mysterious	Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify. In its mysterious past it encompasses all the dim origins of life.
mystifying	Utterly bewildering or perplexing. Rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands.
odd	(of whole numbers such as 3 and 5) having one left over as a remainder when divided by two. Atoms which possess an odd number of electrons.
offbeat	Informal terms; strikingly unconventional. A rapid tempo is essential here otherwise we will not sense the offbeat hemiolas.
outlandish	Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual. Three wise outlandish kings.
peculiar	Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected. The peculiar aromatic odor of cloves.
preternatural	Surpassing the ordinary or normal. Beyond his preternatural affability there is some acid and some steel.
quirky	Having or characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits or aspects. Her sense of humour was decidedly quirky.
strange	Slightly or undefinably unwell or ill at ease. He s a very strange man.
supernatural	Unnaturally or extraordinarily great. A supernatural being.
surreal	Having the qualities of surrealism bizarre. A surreal mix of fact and fantasy.
uncanny	Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way. An uncanny feeling that she was being watched.
unconventional	Not conforming to accepted rules or standards. His unconventional approach to life.
unearthly	Unnatural or mysterious, especially in a disturbing way. He could hear the unearthly scream of some curlew piercing the din.
unnatural	Not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm. The formal tone of the programmes caused them to sound stilted and unnatural.
unorthodox	Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted; not orthodox. He frequently upset other scholars with his unorthodox views.
unreal	Unrealistic. In the half light the tiny cottages seemed unreal.
unusual	Not usual or common or ordinary. An unusual meteorite.
zany	Amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic. His zany humour.

Usage Examples of "Weird" as an adjective

• The three weird sisters.
• Weird, inhuman sounds.
• A weird coincidence.
• Some trick of the moonlight; some weird effect of shadow.
• All sorts of weird and wonderful characters.

Associations of "Weird" (30 Words)

arcane	Understood by few; mysterious or secret. The arcane science of dowsing.
awkward	Causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience. Make sure the baby isn t sleeping in an awkward position.
bizarre	Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual. His behaviour became more and more bizarre.
clumsy	Showing lack of skill or aptitude. The legal procedure is far too clumsy.
cryptic	(of coloration or markings) serving to camouflage an animal in its natural environment. The new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms.
eccentricity	An eccentric act or habit. The eccentricity of his views.
eerie	Strange and frightening. An eerie feeling of deja vu.
embarrassing	Hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment. Awkward or embarrassing or difficult moments in the discussion.
embarrassment	A person or thing causing feelings of embarrassment. Her extreme views might be an embarrassment to the movement.
enigmatic	Not clear to the understanding. So enigmatic that priests might have to clarify it.
gawky	Lacking grace in movement or posture. A gawky lad with long ungainly legs.
incomprehensible	Difficult to understand. The most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible.
inexplicable	Incapable of being explained or accounted for. Left the house at three in the morning for inexplicable reasons.
inscrutable	Of an obscure nature- Rachel. The inscrutable workings of Providence.
maladroit	Not adroit. A maladroit movement of his hand caused the car to swerve.
mysterious	(of a location) having an atmosphere of strangeness or secrecy. Mysterious symbols.
occult	Mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or phenomena. Occult blood in the stool.
odd	Different to what is usual or expected; strange. It s odd that she didn t recognize me.
poser	A particularly difficult or baffling question or problem.
preternatural	Beyond what is normal or natural. Beyond his preternatural affability there is some acid and some steel.
sibylline	Having a secret or hidden meaning- John Gunther. Thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements.
solecism	A breach of good manners; an instance of incorrect behaviour.
strange	Being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird. Her head still felt strange.
unaccountable	(of a person or their behaviour) unpredictable and strange. A strange and unaccountable fact.
uncanny	Surpassing the ordinary or normal. An uncanny feeling that she was being watched.
unearthly	Suggesting the operation of supernatural influences- John Galsworthy. Unearthly quiet.
ungainly	Lacking grace in movement or posture. The cello a rather ungainly instrument for a girl.
unskillful	Poorly done. It was an unskillful attempt.
unusual	Being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird. It was unusual for Dennis to be late.
unwieldy	(of a system) too large or disorganized to function efficiently. Almost dropped the unwieldy parcel.