UNACCUSTOMED Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

unaccustomed

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈkə-stəmd

Definition of unaccustomed

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 Perhaps the more plausible explanation is that, with man-to-man marking becoming so pervasive in England’s top flight, the players are unaccustomed to breaking down a zonal block. — Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 Danny Pearlstein, a spokesperson for the transit advocacy group Riders Alliance, said America has grown unaccustomed to building megaprojects at this scale, which has contributed to the cost. — ABC News, 13 May 2026 While the war’s impact on fuel prices has been obvious at gas stations from coast to coast, a similar inflationary drama is playing out in the fertilizer business — putting an unaccustomed spotlight on CF Industries Holdings of north suburban Northbrook. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 By offering to set aside nearly a third of the units as affordably priced, Vessel is able to use Connecticut’s 8-30g law as powerful leverage to get those plans approved — especially in affluent suburbs unaccustomed to large-scale apartment complexes with modernistic architecture. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unaccustomed

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In a post shared on X on Wednesday, July 1, Mamdani urged New Yorkers to set their air conditioners to 78 degrees, reduce electricity use and unplug unused electronics as temperatures continue to climb.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Pay close attention to apps that mention bandwidth sharing, proxy access or earning rewards from unused internet.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of unused

Adjective

Staff weathering the storm The Cubs are more than halfway through the season and playing around a 90-win pace, yet their clubhouse often looks like a scene out of spring training, with new names, unfamiliar faces, and players coming and going.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Fredericson urges new ruckers to warm up before each session, hydrate well and tell someone the route when heading into unfamiliar areas.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

Definition of unfamiliar

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Although his adoption listing didn't mention his unusual paws, his foster mom did.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Indeed, that has led to the highly unusual situation of Australia not being the defending champions in either women’s World Cup, with India holding the 50-over title and New Zealand the T20 crown.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of unusual

Adjective

And in a novel twist, there will be a ball drop in New York City’s Times Square at midnight to usher in the July Fourth holiday with much the same revelry that is typically reserved for New Year’s Eve.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Fast, generalized defenses reduce exposure early, while slower, specialized mechanisms deliver precision when the threat is novel, persistent or evasive.

— Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of novel

Adjective

An inconclusive ballistics result is not uncommon, as the analysis depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments recovered.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
This trend reflects companies' need to expand and contract rapidly, prompting landlords to prebuild and furnish spaces, a practice uncommon just five years ago.

— Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of uncommon

Adjective

The planet’s oceans are at unprecedented temperatures for this time of year, breaking the all-time June record, according to new data, with alarming implications for global weather and marine life.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
The Qatari plane's transfer to the United States marked an unprecedented $400 million donation from a foreign country, with the aircraft later requiring extensive additional work to meet security and technical standards to become Air Force One.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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