eccentric

adjective · ik-SEN-trik

CEFR C1

behaving in a strange, unusual way

सनकी, विलक्षण

Usage

slightly eccentrican eccentric uncleeccentric habits

Examples

My eccentric uncle wears a hat to bed.

The artist was famous for his eccentric habits.

Common mistake

She was eccentric at the news and cried.

She was upset at the news and cried.

Eccentric means odd in behaviour, not upset.

Remember: Eccentric = off the centre.

Useful for

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