Cool MateUnaccustomed
UK //ʌnəˈkʌstəmd//US //ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd//
Definition
Not familiar or used to something.
In simple words: Not used to something; unfamiliar.
Examples
- She felt unaccustomed to the cold weather after living in a warm climate.
- His unaccustomed silence made everyone worried about his mood.
- After a week of vacation, he was unaccustomed to the fast pace of work again.
- The unaccustomed taste of the dish surprised her.
- They were unaccustomed to such high altitudes during their hike.
- Having an unaccustomed workload this month has stressed us out.
Usage notes
Use 'unaccustomed' to describe a lack of familiarity or experience with something. It can refer to behaviors or reactions.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'unusual' - when you're unaccustomed, things feel unusual!
Collocations
- unaccustomed behavior
- unaccustomed silence
- unaccustomed situation
Synonyms
- unfamiliar
- novel
- strange
- new
Antonyms
- accustomed
- familiar
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'not used to', which is more informal.
- Misused as a verb; it's an adjective not a verb.
- Used in incorrect contexts, such as passive construction.