strange

Universal Words adjective (stranger, strangest) 1 ~ (that / how...) unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to understand: A strange thing happened this morning. * She was looking at me in a very strange way. * It's strange (that) we haven't heard from him. * It's strange how childhood impressions linger. * That's strange-the front door's open. * I'm looking forward to the exam, strange as it may seem. * There was something strange about her eyes. * Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television. 2 ~ (to sb) not familiar because you have not been there before or met the person before: a strange country / city / neighbourhood * to wake up in a strange bed * Never accept lifts from strange men. * At first the place was strange to me. strangeness noun [U] IDIOMS feel strange to not feel comfortable in a situation; to have an unpleasant physical feeling: She felt strange sitting at her father's desk. * It was terribly hot and I started to feel strange. moreatTRUTH