Eccentricity

usgb/ˌeksenˈtrɪsəti/
noun

The quality of being strange or unusual in behavior.

His eccentricity is what makes him so unique
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Often appears as...

  • dazzling eccentricity
  • eccentricity and style
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Personality Trait

Refers to a person's distinctive or unusual trait that makes them stand out.

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His eccentricity was his habit of wearing a hat to bed.
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Often Positive

Though it might sound negative, 'eccentricity' often suggests uniqueness in a charming way.

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People admired her eccentricity, like talking to plants as if they were children.
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Not Social Norm

Eccentricity indicates behavior that differs from social norms but isn't necessarily harmful.

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He celebrated his birthday in eccentricity, with a midnight swim in the lake.
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