unaccustomed

un·ac·cus·tomed

adj \ˌən-ə-ˈkəs-təmd\

Definition of UNACCUSTOMED

1

: not customary : not usual or common

2

: not habituated —usually used with to

— un·ac·cus·tomed·ly \-təmd-lē\ adverb

Examples of UNACCUSTOMED

1. They responded to our request with unaccustomed speed.
2. <pampered youngsters who were unaccustomed to such hard work>

First Known Use of UNACCUSTOMED

1526

Related to UNACCUSTOMED

Synonyms: unacclimated, unused, unadapted, unadjusted

Antonyms: acclimated, accustomed, adapted, adjusted, habituated, used

Related Words: unseasoned

Near Antonyms: unaffected, uninfluenced

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