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Meanings of bizarre in English

Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual.

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Out of the ordinary.

Of strange or extraordinary character.

Usage of bizarre in English
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It seems bizarre how far North Korea is prepared to push China.
The Irish Times
2
Either way, it was far too bizarre for James to think about.
James Potter and the Curse of the Gatekeeper
3
More damaging information has also come to light about Ford's bizarre behaviour.
The Guardian
4
It's the birth of a spotted hyena, however, that is particularly bizarre.
Dr Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation
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I said nothing, assuming that this was just a bizarre rhetorical question.
Year Zero
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I am given no time to make sense of this bizarre event.
Bangkok 8
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Perhaps the bizarre sequence meant that the dream was simply a dream.
Spellwright
8
One of the most bizarre attacks against Boomers involves the family home.
News.com.au
9
Two other people have been arrested in connection with the bizarre case.
The Irish Times
10
What was the true function of their triangle in this bizarre case?
My Name is Legion
11
But just five minutes later, Motherwell equalised in the most bizarre fashion.
BBC
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It was just one more bizarre turn in an already bizarre case.
Wired
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But a bizarre new trend is taking off, according to The Sun.
News.com.au
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All those ideas, totally bizarre to the general public of the time.
Year's best sf 15
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However, Trump himself hit back on Wednesday morning with a bizarre tweet.
The Guardian
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Britain's Adam Yates in bizarre accident on Tour de France Read more
The Guardian
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