eccentric
adjective/ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/
Frequency rank: #6,979 most common English word
Meaning
behaving in an unusual or strange way that differs from what is normal.
Example sentence
The eccentric professor kept a collection of vintage clocks in his office and wore a different hat every day.
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