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as in unused
not having acquired a habit or tolerance
pampered youngsters who were unaccustomed to such hard work
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as in unfamiliar
not known or experienced before
the unaccustomed friendliness of my relatives after I won the lottery
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as in unusual
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
unaccustomed styles of cooking that the tourists had to be persuaded to try
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Recent Examples of unaccustomed
Liliane’s condition seems especially embarrassing for so stoic a woman, unaccustomed to showing the slightest emotion.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 May 2025
The Orioles’ position player group, however, is largely a collection of young, first-round picks unaccustomed to adversity.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
He’s become unaccustomed to living in the world of daylight.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
But customers unaccustomed to inflation in the apparel sector and coming off several years of steep rise in the costs of groceries and housing may be extra sensitive to any big jumps in clothing prices.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 May 2025
The Orioles’ position player group, however, is largely a collection of young, first-round picks unaccustomed to adversity.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
He’s become unaccustomed to living in the world of daylight.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
But customers unaccustomed to inflation in the apparel sector and coming off several years of steep rise in the costs of groceries and housing may be extra sensitive to any big jumps in clothing prices.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaccustomed
Adjective
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The refund would be for any unused portion of your ticket.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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There was unused equipment stored in the back room.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her comedy plays like a loving travelogue of her life laid out with an assurance that these details will be unfamiliar, thrilling, and exotic.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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Review the reports for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries.—
Jan Diaz,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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This translation by Nancy Naomi Carlson preserves the rich musicality of the original French, as well as its frequent use of wordplay and often unusual word choice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ostrich Leather Recognizable by its distinctive quill pattern and supple texture, ostrich leather combines durability with an unusual kind of beauty.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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The secret bar is one of several novel elements on the new ship that’s home-porting at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale this month in its inaugural sailing season.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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One of the most novel concepts is the Williamsburg Bridge Marathon, which requires runners to traverse back and forth between Brooklyn and Manhattan.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Unlike many others among Luzzi’s cast of characters, Francesco Datini made uncommon restitution for his very common sins.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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But that's uncommon in today's market.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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But then something strange happened.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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This addictive, loping track is one of the best and strangest songs from the artist’s fifth album.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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The performance is funny and manic and just the right amount of sad and desperate.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani’s unprecedented ability to dominate the internet has led many to attribute his rise wholly to social media.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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The unprecedented decision to halt benefits has panicked many recipients, driving them to overwhelmed food pantries to help feed themselves and their families.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Unaccustomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaccustomed. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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