In my opinion unique certainly has a better connotation than Unusual does. But denotation wise they aren't really that different from each other just how we feel about the use of the word makes them seem different.
When I think of the work unique I normally think of something that is different but it is different in a good way. There are a lot of models that are are seen as unique, not necessarily the usual beauty , but different and still pretty in its own way. Dictionary.com defines Unique as existing as the sole example, having no like or equal, not typical, unusual. Unique certainly has a better connotation than unusual. For some being unique and one of a kind is better than that be unusual because for some reason being unusual is seen as a bad thing even though that is also what unique means.
Unusual according to dictionary.com is defined as not ordinary or common, uncommon to a certain degree. Certainly like the word unique. But when called unusual one might see it as actually offensive instead of a compliment. Taking it as one is not normal as everyone else and that could be very hurtful.
One rather be called unique than unusual.
I liked reading this because I agree and so the whole time I was like "yeah!" and it's nice to see something I think written down. I think you explained what you thought very well and it was easy to read.
ReplyDeleteI agree with how people would rather be called unique than unusual. Unique sounds more classy.
ReplyDeleteI agreed with everything you said, it is in someways the way I think of unique and unusual. I think you explained everything really well and gave some good examples.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job comparing and contrasting "unique" and "unusual." I liked how you related your own reasoning to the literal definitions. Its true that a person would not call a model unusual but unique instead. Like you said, the word "unusual" is just more insulting and carries a little negativity with it.
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