Queer

usgb/kwɪr/
adjective

Strange or difficult to understand or explain.

She had a queer feeling that they had met before
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Often appears as...

  • queer feeling
  • queer sense
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Outdated Usage

The word 'queer' as strange is less common today and can be considered outdated.

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What a queer old-fashioned hat she's wearing!
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Emotional Undertone

When used to describe feelings or expressions, it may convey uncertainty or uneasiness.

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He gave me a queer look, as if he disapproved.
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