UNWONTED Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

unwonted

adjective

ˌən-ˈwȯn-təd

Definition of unwonted

as in unusual

being out of the ordinary honored for the unwonted courage he showed in battle

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Recent Examples of unwonted Batson posed a follow-up question about the uncertainty principle, politely requesting a reply without unwonted nonsense about bananas. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026 As in most wars, the most onerous burden falls on those who did not sign up for their unwonted parts in this great 21st century drama. — New York Times, 1 Mar. 2021 The unwonted activism of the Christian Democratic chancellor met with skepticism in the United States, in Europe, and certainly in Russia. — Elizabeth Pond, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015

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The move is unusual due to the more than six-month-long conflict between Iran and the United States and no sign that agreements to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or return to talks on Iran's nuclear program are close.

— September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
The team also needed to confirm that the unusual structures were genuine electron behavior rather than artifacts created by the microscope.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of unusual

Adjective

The Tigers repeatedly found explosive gains through the air, some created not by an extraordinary throw but by a defensive breakdown.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
The adventure experts at EYOS Expeditions have curated a new journey that combines a deep-water expedition with all the extraordinary wonders of Alaska’s wilderness.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

Michelin has introduced a rating of wineries where one grape denotes a very good producer; two an excellent producer, and three an exceptional producer.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
But a player who is exceptional at the sport but lacks notoriety is a different story.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of exceptional

Adjective

Taking prescribed medications, following up on abnormal test results and addressing chronic health conditions rather than putting them off are all ways to support long-term vascular and brain health.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026
Holtec is developing the Pioneer units around its SMR-300 reactor, which uses passive safety systems designed to respond to abnormal conditions without relying on active operator intervention.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of abnormal

Adjective

But this cycle, Republicans are doing so with unique political headwinds, chief among them the war in Iran.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026
Rather than excavating and extensively modifying hundreds of unique Minuteman-era facilities, the Air Force is developing a standardized, modular construction approach for the new silos.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026

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