Synonyms for eccentric
53 synonyms for “eccentric”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Eccentric as in “bizarre”
adjective: conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
- bizarre
- odd
- outlandish
- abnormal
- freakish
- weird
- quirky
- crackpot
- idiosyncratic
- whimsical
- flaky
- peculiar
- unconventional
- nutty
- erratic
- weirdo
- oddity
- anomalous
- screwy
- irregular
- strange
- recluse
- funny
- amusing
- absurd
- incongruous
- capricious
- witty
- ridiculous
- screwball
- freaky
- aberrant
- crotchety
- kook
- mercurial
- wacko
Eccentric as in “oddball”
noun: a person with an unusual or odd personality
- oddball
- cranky
- maverick
- nonconformist
- flake
- nut
- freak
- outsider
- quaint
- wandering
- loner
Eccentric as in “character”
noun: a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
- character
- type
- misfit
- singular
- curious
Eccentric as in “off-center”
adjective: not having a common center; not concentric
- crank
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