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Unaccustomed

🇬🇧 UK //ʌnəˈkʌstəmd// 🇺🇸 US //ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd//

Meaning of Unaccustomed

Not familiar or used to something.

In simple words: Not used to something; unfamiliar.

Unaccustomed in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Unaccustomed

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!

Related words

Collocations with Unaccustomed

• unaccustomed behavior
• unaccustomed silence
• unaccustomed situation

Synonyms for Unaccustomed

• unfamiliar
• novel
• strange
• new

Opposites of Unaccustomed

• accustomed
• familiar

Common mistakes with Unaccustomed

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Unaccustomed

What does Unaccustomed mean?

Not used to something; unfamiliar.

What is the definition of Unaccustomed?

Not familiar or used to something.

How do you use Unaccustomed in a sentence?

She felt unaccustomed to the cold weather after living in a warm climate.

Can you give another example of Unaccustomed?

His unaccustomed silence made everyone worried about his mood.

What are synonyms for Unaccustomed?

Common alternatives include unfamiliar, novel, strange, new.

What is the opposite of Unaccustomed?

Opposite meanings include accustomed, familiar.

What words go with Unaccustomed?

It commonly pairs with unaccustomed behavior, unaccustomed silence, unaccustomed situation.

What are common mistakes when using Unaccustomed?

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.

How do you pronounce Unaccustomed?

US: //ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd//, UK: //ʌnəˈkʌstəmd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Unaccustomed?

Use 'unaccustomed' to describe a lack of familiarity or experience with something. It can refer to behaviors or reactions.

What CEFR level is Unaccustomed?

"Unaccustomed" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.