uncommon action

[/ʌnˈkɒmən ˈækʃən/]
noun phrasepl: uncommon actions
ação incomum
1. an action or behavior that is rare, unusual, or not frequently performed
His decision to leave a successful career to pursue art was an uncommon action.
Sua decisão de deixar uma carreira bem-sucedida para perseguir a arte foi uma ação incomum.
2. a deed that deviates from normal or expected conduct
It was an uncommon action for her to arrive late to a meeting.
Foi uma ação incomum para ela chegar atrasada a uma reunião.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, uncommon actions often garner attention and discussion, as they challenge social norms. In Brazil, such actions may be viewed through the lens of 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility) or individualism, while in the US, they are often associated with innovation or nonconformity.
NYC Slang
that's wild / that's out there / that's not typical
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unusual actionrare actionextraordinary actionatypical actionunconventional action
Antonyms / Antônimos
common actionordinary actiontypical actionusual actionconventional action

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ação incomum
standard and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
ação incomum / atitude inusitada
both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
ação incomum
formal and standard usage
Portugal
ação incomum / acção invulgar
Portuguese prefers 'invulgar' for 'uncommon'

Related Words

uncommonactionbehaviorconductpeculiar

Related Idioms & Phrases

a far cry from the norm
out of the ordinary
against the grain
fora do comum
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