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unwontednot usual or customary; uncommon or rare

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: not usual or customary; uncommon or rare

Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈwoʊntɪd/

Korean meaning: 평소와 다른, 이례적인, 드문

Korean pronunciation: 언**원**티드

Example Sentences

  • The cat showed unwonted affection and actually sat on my lap instead of scratching me.
  • His unwonted punctuality shocked everyone at the office.
  • The professor spoke with unwonted clarity, making the complex theory surprisingly understandable.

unwonted

ADJECTIVE

//ʌnˈwoʊntɪd//

not usual or customary; uncommon or rare

unwonted concept
💡 Concept

a woman in casual clothes stops mid-walk and stares in amazement at a colorful hot air balloon that has landed in someone's front yard. The balloon's basket sits perfectly between two garden gnomes as if it belongs there. Neighbors peek out from their windows and doors with confused expressions on their faces. One elderly man steps onto his porch pointing at the balloon while shaking his head in disbelief. something not usual or customary happening in an otherwise ordinary setting

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ʌnˈwoʊntɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootwont
Suffix--ed

Origin

From Middle English, combining 'un-' (not) with 'wonted' (accustomed, usual). 'Wonted' derives from Old English 'gewunod' meaning 'accustomed to' or 'made familiar with.'

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🎵Rhyme

wantedhauntedflaunted
wanted
haunted
flaunted

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cat showed unwonted affection and actually sat on my lap instead of scratching me.

😄 Fun example

His unwonted punctuality shocked everyone at the office.

The professor spoke with unwonted clarity, making the complex theory surprisingly understandable.

😄 Fun example

She displayed unwonted enthusiasm for doing the dishes after dinner.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

unusualuncommonatypicaluncharacteristicrare

Antonyms

usualtypicalcustomary

Related

wontedaccustomedhabitualextraordinary