weird
UK: wɪəd | US: wɪrd
adj. suggesting something supernatural or uncanny
adj. strikingly unusual or strange
n. (archaic) fate or destiny
The word "weird" traces back to Old English wyrd, meaning "fate" or "destiny," closely tied to the Norse concept of the Norns (mythological beings who controlled fate). Over time, its meaning shifted from "fated" to "uncanny" or "supernatural," influenced by Shakespeare's use of the "Weird Sisters" in Macbeth (originally referring to fate-controlling witches). The modern sense of "strange" emerged by the 19th century, detached from its mythological roots.
The old house had a weird atmosphere that made visitors uneasy.
She gave me a weird look when I mentioned the incident.
His weird obsession with collecting spoons puzzled everyone.
The movie’s plot was so weird that no one could predict the ending.
(Archaic) "The weird of the battle was decided by the gods."