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uncommon manner

[/ʌnˈkɒmən ˈmænər/]
noun phrasepl: uncommon manners
maneira incomum
1. A way of behaving, acting, or doing something that is rare, unusual, or not typical
She spoke in an uncommon manner that caught everyone's attention.
Ela falava de uma maneira incomum que chamava atenção de todos.
2. An extraordinary or unconventional method of conducting oneself or performing an action
He approached the problem in an uncommon manner, which led to an innovative solution.
Ele abordou o problema de uma maneira incomum, o que levou a uma solução inovadora.
Synonyms
unusual mannerrare mannerunconventional mannerextraordinary manneratypical manner
Antonyms
common mannertypical mannerordinary mannerconventional mannerusual manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneira incomum
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
jeito incomum
Colloquial preference for 'jeito' over 'maneira'
Rio de Janeiro
maneira diferente
Often substituted with 'diferente' for emphasis
Portugal
forma invulgar
Portuguese preference for 'invulgar' or 'forma' instead of 'maneira'

Related Idioms & Phrases

in no uncertain terms
in a manner of speaking
by and large
out of the ordinary
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