unaccustomed

adjective

un·​ac·​cus·​tomed ˌən-ə-ˈkə-stəmd How to pronounce unaccustomed (audio)
1
: not customary : not usual or common
2
: not habituated
usually used with to
unaccustomedly adverb

Examples of unaccustomed in a Sentence

They responded to our request with unaccustomed speed. pampered youngsters who were unaccustomed to such hard work
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Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unaccustomed was in 1526

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“Unaccustomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaccustomed. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

unaccustomed

adjective
un·​ac·​cus·​tomed ˌən-ə-ˈkəs-təmd How to pronounce unaccustomed (audio)
1
: unusual, unfamiliar
unaccustomed scenes
2
: not used to something : not accustomed
unaccustomed to travel

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