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Weirded out Meaning in English

expression · lemma: weird out

ˈwɪɹdɪd/ /ˈaʊt
WEER-did OWT
ˈwɪədɪd/ /ˈaʊt
WEER-did OWT

Definition

To feel uncomfortable, uneasy, or disturbed because something is strange or unusual.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and conversational. Often used with 'feel' ("I feel weirded out") or 'get' ("He was weirded out"). Implies a mild, uneasy discomfort—not fear, just a sense of something being unsettling. Not usually used in formal writing.

Example Sentences

I was weirded out by the strange noises last night.

basic

She felt weirded out when the lights suddenly turned off.

basic

Kids can get weirded out by scary stories.

basic

I get weirded out when people stand too close to me in line.

natural

That movie completely weirded me out.

natural

He was so weirded out by the dream that he couldn't get back to sleep.

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