unaccustomed — not familiar with or used to something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not familiar with or used to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
Example Sentences
- The cat was unaccustomed to wearing clothes and kept trying to remove the tiny sweater.
- He was unaccustomed to his girlfriend's cooking and secretly ordered pizza.
- Students are often unaccustomed to managing their time without parental guidance.
unaccustomed
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/]
not familiar with or used to something
City woman unaccustomed to farm work
Unaccustomed to crowds, they face the clustered masses
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word combines the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') with 'accustomed', which derives from the Latin 'consuetudo' (custom, habit) via Old French 'costume'. The term literally means 'not made familiar or habitual', describing someone unfamiliar with established practices or routines.
Breakdown
un- (not, negation) + ac- (to, toward) + custom (from Latin consuetudo, habit or practice) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix). The 'ac-' represents the prefix 'ad-' assimilated before the 'c' in custom.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat was unaccustomed to wearing clothes and kept trying to remove the tiny sweater.”
“He was unaccustomed to his girlfriend's cooking and secretly ordered pizza.”
“Students are often unaccustomed to managing their time without parental guidance.”
“The wealthy businessman was unaccustomed to taking public transportation.”
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