eccentric

Definitions

Unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance.

A person who has habits or opinions that are different from those of most people.

Not placed centrally or not having its axis or other part placed centrally.

Examples

The eccentric inventor spent his days building elaborate machines in his backyard.

Everyone in the neighborhood knew the eccentric artist who painted her house a different color every month.

Despite his eccentric behavior and strange fashion choices, he was a brilliant mathematician.

Synonyms

unconventional quirky peculiar bizarre idiosyncratic offbeat kooky

Antonyms

conventional normal ordinary standard typical common regular