unwonted

un·wont·ed

adj
\-ˈwȯn-təd, -ˈwōn- also -ˈwən- or -ˈwän-\

Definition of UNWONTED

1

: being out of the ordinary : rare, unusual

2

: not accustomed by experience

— un·wont·ed·ly adverb

— un·wont·ed·ness noun

Examples of UNWONTED

1. He was surprised by her unwonted cheerfulness.
2. <honored for the unwonted courage he showed in battle>

First Known Use of UNWONTED

1553

Related to UNWONTED

Synonyms: aberrant, aberrated, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, especial, exceeding, extraordinaire, extraordinary, freak, odd, peculiar, phenomenal, preternatural, rare, singular, uncommon, uncustomary, unique, unusual, exceptional

Antonyms: common, customary, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unextraordinary, usual

Related Words: conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, salient, striking; bizarre, deviant, eccentric, freakish, monstrous, oddball, outlandish, quaint, strange, weird; incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unimaginable, unthinkable

Near Antonyms: everyday, familiar, frequent

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