quirkiness

IPA/ˈkwɜː.ki.nəs/
IPA/ˈkwɝː.ki.nəs/

quirkiness — noun

1. an appealing oddness or distinctive charm that makes someone or something stand

1.名詞C1
釋義

an appealing oddness or distinctive charm that makes someone or something stand out because they are noticeably different from the ordinary

例句

Léa's friends admired the quirkiness of her home, with mismatched furniture and odd artwork.

collocation: quirkiness of [possessive noun]

The café attracted customers with its quirkiness — upside-down tables and chairs on the ceiling.

collocation: attract customers with its quirkiness

同義詞
  • eccentricity

    Can be neutral or critical; eccentricity often suggests behaviour that is odd rather than charming.

  • whimsy

    More playful and light-hearted; whimsy emphasises fun imagination, not overall oddness.

  • unconventionality

    Focuses on deliberate rejection of norms, not on the appealing quality of the difference.

反義詞
  • ordinariness

    The quality of being completely normal and unremarkable.

  • conventionality

    Following accepted standards and traditions without deviation.

文法句型

the quirkiness of [noun]

用法筆記

Almost always carries a positive or affectionate tone — it suggests unusual features that are appealing, not merely odd. Compare with eccentricity, which can range from neutral to mildly critical.

常見錯誤

❌His quirkiness of wearing mismatched socks annoyed his boss.
✅His habit of wearing mismatched socks annoyed his boss.
💡quirkiness is the overall quality, not a single habit; use 'quirk' or 'habit' for a specific behaviour.
❌The quirkiness of the machine made it stop working.
✅The machine kept breaking down because of its unusual design.
💡quirkiness is almost never used for mechanical faults or negative strangeness.