Unaccustomed
(
adjective
,
verb
)
(As an adjective)
Unaccustomed ( adjective )
Not habituated; not familiar or usual; not accustomed.
Origin:
Un- + accustomed, from accustom + -ed.
Examples:
- He felt unaccustomed to the cold weather, having grown up in a warm climate.
- She felt unaccustomed to public speaking, and was very nervous.
- The unaccustomed exercise caused him to feel sore the next day.
- The unaccustomed luxury of a private jet was overwhelming.
- The unaccustomed altitude made it difficult for him to breathe.
(As a verb)
Unaccustomed ( verb )
Not habituated; not familiar or usual; not accustomed.
Origin:
Un- + accustomed, from accustom + -ed.
Examples:
- He felt unaccustomed to the cold weather, having grown up in a warm climate.
- She felt unaccustomed to public speaking, and was very nervous.
- The unaccustomed exercise caused him to feel sore the next day.
- The unaccustomed luxury of a private jet was overwhelming.
- The unaccustomed altitude made it difficult for him to breathe.