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unusual way

[/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl weɪ/]
noun phrasepl: unusual ways
maneira inusitada
1. a manner or method of doing something that is not ordinary, common, or expected
He solved the problem in an unusual way that surprised everyone.
Ele resolveu o problema de uma maneira inusitada que surpreendeu a todos.
2. a distinctive or peculiar approach that differs from standard practice
She expressed her feelings in an unusual way through abstract art.
Ela expressou seus sentimentos de uma forma inusitada através da arte abstrata.
Synonyms
uncommon wayunconventional waypeculiar wayodd waystrange wayunique way
Antonyms
common wayusual wayconventional wayordinary waystandard way

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneira inusitada
most common usage
Brazil colloquial
jeito estranho
more casual alternative
Portugal
maneira inusitada
formal and standard usage
Portugal colloquial
forma estranha
more informal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a roundabout way
out of the ordinary
march to the beat of your own drum
think outside the box
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