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Word to replace "weird" when used in a positive context (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 months ago by i_love_FFT@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Now that it seems decided that the word "weird" should be used in a derogatory way against sociopathic narcissists in politics, I have to be careful about how i use this word.

In the recent years, I usually used it to describe someone or something that was different in an interesting and charming way. I am neurodivergent in a way that is easily hidden (not that I make coucious efforts to hide it), I would often describe myself as just "slightly weird". I no longer want to use this word to describe myself anymore because of the above mentioned reasons.

In old literature, I've seen the word queer used as such, but today it doesn't really carry that meaning anymore. Although I wouldn't really mind if it confused people about my gender, I don't really worry about that. 😁

Any other suggestions ro help describe myself that wouldn't put the focus of the discussion on neurotypes?

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[–] tills13@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

If something is positively weird I typically just call it "interesting" though it won't work in all instances.

[–] BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Special is what others would use if they perceive you as you do yourself, which they might not.. They might not even care and neither should you

[–] cornshark@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Queer

[–] Didros@beehaw.org 1 points 3 months ago

Weird is a great word, because if you can't call yourself weird than I don't have to be friends with you :)

[–] keepcarrot@hexbear.net 1 points 3 months ago

Weird, but in a transgressive way that does not strengthen conformity

[–] Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg 0 points 3 months ago

Exotic, extravagant, unconventional, unique come to mind

[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz -1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Yes. It's a shame, but these things seem to happen. I'm just sorry for Al.

The classic term might be eccentric. But I don't know if you have to be rich for that.

[–] Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works -5 points 3 months ago

https://www.thesaurus.com/

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