weird
word
/ˈwɪɹd/
weerd
/wˈiəd/
wee-uhd
Definition
Very unusual, strange, or difficult to explain; often used when something is odd in a way that feels mysterious or makes people uncomfortable.
Usage & Nuances
'Weird' is informal and often used in casual conversation to describe things that seem strange or out of the ordinary. Common phrases include 'feel weird,' 'sound weird,' and 'that's weird.' It can be positive or negative, but usually means something is odd.
Spanish: raro - extrañoPortuguese (BR): esquisito - estranhoPortuguese (PT): esquisito - estranhoChinese (Simplified): 奇怪的 - 怪异的Chinese (Traditional): 奇怪的 - 古怪的Hindi: अजीब - विचित्रArabic: غريب - عجيبBengali: অদ্ভুত - বিচিত্রRussian: странный - необычныйJapanese: 変な - 奇妙なVietnamese: kỳ lạ - lạKorean: 이상한 - 기이한Turkish: garip - tuhafUrdu: عجیب - انوکھاIndonesian: aneh - ganjil
Example Sentences
This soup tastes weird.
basic
He wore a weird hat to the party.
basic
The story was really weird.
basic
It feels weird being back in my hometown after so many years.
natural
That's so weird, I just saw her at the store!
natural
My phone is acting weird again—it keeps turning off by itself.
natural