If you are unaccustomed to something, you do not know it very well or have not experienced it very often.
[written]
They were unaccustomed to such military setbacks. [+ to]
It is a part of Britain as yet largely unaccustomed to tourists. [+ to]
Synonyms: not used to, unfamiliar with, unused to, not given to More Synonyms of unaccustomed
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
If you describe someone's behaviour or experiences as unaccustomed, you mean that they do not usually behave like this or have experiences of this kind.
[written]
He began to comfort me with unaccustomed gentleness.
His nose had been reddened by unaccustomed exposure to the California sun.
Synonyms: unfamiliar, unusual, unexpected, new More Synonyms of unaccustomed
unaccustomed in British English
(ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd)
adjective
1. (foll by to)
not used (to)
unaccustomed to pain
2.
not familiar; strange or unusual
Derived forms
unaccustomedness (ˌunacˈcustomedness)
noun
unaccustomed in American English
(ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd)
adjective
1.
not accustomed or habituated; not used (to)
unaccustomed to such kindness
2.
not usual; strange
an unaccustomed action
Examples of 'unaccustomed' in a sentence
unaccustomed
This usually occurs because of overuse or unaccustomed exercise.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This is simply because they have the edge over opponents who are relatively unaccustomed to switching sides.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Done well as cover in his unaccustomed role.
The Sun (2006)
People who are unaccustomed to praying aloud feel more comfortable trying it with just two or three others.
Christianity Today (2000)
Simple aches and pains from unaccustomed exercise, a virus or straightforward wear and tear.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Some writers spoke to some members of the public: still a relatively unaccustomed endeavour.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It's an unaccustomed role for a man whose journey up the greasy pole has looked effortless.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
And here he found himself in the unaccustomed role of match winner - at both ends.
The Sun (2008)
Forced to switch to an unaccustomed midfield role, he was hounded throughout and booed off when subbed.
The Sun (2015)
The west London club are in the unaccustomed position of going into the last match of the group phase still needing a result to qualify.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
First, to help their guests through the shock of all that unaccustomed high-altitude exercise.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Chinese translation of 'unaccustomed'
unaccustomed
(ʌnəˈkʌstəmd)
adj
to be unaccustomed to sth对(對)某事不习(習)惯(慣) (duì mǒushì bù xíguàn)
(= unusual) 不寻(尋)常的 (bù xúncháng de)
to be unaccustomed to doing sth不习(習)惯(慣)做某事 (bù xíguàn zuò mǒushì)
Nearby words of
unaccustomed
unable
unacceptable
unaccompanied
unaccustomed
unanimous
unarmed
unarmed combat
Related terms of
unaccustomed
to be unaccustomed to sth
to be unaccustomed to doing sth
1 (adjective)
Definition
not familiar
He comforted me with unaccustomed gentleness.
Synonyms
unfamiliar
She grew many plants that were unfamiliar to me.
unusual
rare and unusual plants
unexpected
new
I had been in my new job only a few days.
She was still new to the art of bargaining.
special
I usually reserve these outfits for special occasions.
surprising
A surprising number of customers order the same sandwich each day.
strange
There was something strange about the flickering blue light.
remarkable
He was a remarkable man.
unprecedented
Such a move is unprecedented.
uncommon
Certain types of flu are uncommon.
out of the ordinary
Have you noticed anything out of the ordinary about him?
unwonted
He replied with unwonted irritation.
Opposites
regular
,
usual
,
ordinary
,
familiar
,
accustomed
2 (adjective)
Definition
not used to
They were unaccustomed to such military setbacks.
Synonyms
not used to
unfamiliar with
unused to
not given to
a newcomer to
a novice at
inexperienced at
unversed in
unpractised in
a newbie to (slang)
green
Opposites
used to
,
given to
,
experienced at
,
practised in
,
well-versed in
Additional synonyms
in the sense of new
Definition
unknown
I had been in my new job only a few days.She was still new to the art of bargaining.
Synonyms
unfamiliar,
unaccustomed,
strange,
unknown
in the sense of out of the ordinary
Definition
unusual
Have you noticed anything out of the ordinary about him?
Synonyms
unusual,
different,
odd,
important,
special,
striking,
surprising,
significant,
strange,
exciting,
rare,
impressive,
extraordinary,
outstanding,
remarkable,
bizarre,
distinguished,
unexpected,
curious,
exceptional,
notable,
unfamiliar,
abnormal,
queer (archaic),
uncommon,
singular,
unconventional,
noteworthy,
atypical
in the sense of remarkable
Definition
striking or extraordinary
He was a remarkable man.
Synonyms
extraordinary,
striking,
outstanding,
famous,
odd,
strange,
wonderful,
signal,
rare,
unusual,
impressive,
surprising,
distinguished,
prominent,
notable,
phenomenal,
uncommon,
conspicuous,
singular,
miraculous,
noteworthy,
pre-eminent
Nearby words of
unaccustomed
unaccomplished
unaccountable
unaccounted for
unaccustomed
unadorned
unadulterated
unadventurous
Synonyms of 'unaccustomed'
unaccustomed
Explore 'unaccustomed' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of special
Definition
not usual
I usually reserve these outfits for special occasions.
Synonyms
exceptional,
important,
significant,
particular,
unique,
unusual,
extraordinary,
distinguished,
memorable,
gala,
festive,
uncommon,
momentous,
out of the ordinary,
one in a million,
red-letter,
especial (formal)
in the sense of strange
Definition
odd or unexpected
There was something strange about the flickering blue light.
Synonyms
odd,
unusual,
curious,
weird,
wonderful,
rare,
funny,
extraordinary,
remarkable,
bizarre,
fantastic,
astonishing,
marvellous,
exceptional,
peculiar,
eccentric,
abnormal,
out-of-the-way,
queer (archaic),
irregular,
rum (British, archaic),
uncommon,
singular,
perplexing,
uncanny,
mystifying,
unheard-of,
off-the-wall (slang),
oddball (informal),
unaccountable,
left-field (informal),
outré,
curiouser and curiouser,
out there (slang),
daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
in the sense of surprising
A surprising number of customers order the same sandwich each day.