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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
For those who are completely unaccustomed to spice, Le suggested pickled pepperoncinis as an easy introduction to hotter foods.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
As a westerner unaccustomed to witnessing such profound history, the whole thing feels like an Indiana Jones film set.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 May 2025
For others, especially those unaccustomed to emotional introspection, conflict may still feel threatening or unproductive, best avoided or minimized.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Those who didn't grow up in the South are typically the first to use an adjective like unique, different, or unexpected to describe the flavor, and those are the nicer ways that those unaccustomed might put it.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
As a westerner unaccustomed to witnessing such profound history, the whole thing feels like an Indiana Jones film set.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 May 2025
For others, especially those unaccustomed to emotional introspection, conflict may still feel threatening or unproductive, best avoided or minimized.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Those who didn't grow up in the South are typically the first to use an adjective like unique, different, or unexpected to describe the flavor, and those are the nicer ways that those unaccustomed might put it.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaccustomed
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Relics like these dot the country from California to Pennsylvania: unused, unplugged oil and gas wells.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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But last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that pulled back $2.1 billion of that money, which was expected to go unused.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Being sent to an unfamiliar war zone far from their countries of origin, families or communities must feel like another criminal sentence.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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During a recent board meeting, Myers used AI to clarify unfamiliar terms instead of raising her hand to ask questions.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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The sale prices reflect the unusual situation of a large company buying several houses that weren't listed for sale − with plans to demolish or move them to help assemble the development site, said Didier, who operates a Re/Max franchise.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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That said, league officials presenting spending data and other economic information to owners and team leaders isn’t unusual.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Her novel Tongue was published in English by Bloomsbury in 2009.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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But in reality, many of the most successful companies didn’t start with novel inventions.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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About 46 novas per year explode in the Milky Way—but since many are very far away, spotting one with the naked eye in the night sky is uncommon.—
Elizabeth Gamillo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
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And on purely residential streets, that type of building is uncommon since many houses don't have separate bases.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Ali spends a good chunk of time confused by the strange words whirling around him.—
Christopher J. Yates
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the combination of strange email address and unrecognizable link address is a very strong indicator that this email is fake and should be binned.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Make funny faces, play peek-a-boo, take them for a walk around the neighborhood.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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Well its funny to say this to Forbes — but the fashion system is financially small but culturally a very potent front of western supremacy.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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In an unprecedented announcement on Sunday, the British royal family said its September invitation to President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump has been accepted.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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As women’s sports leagues, teams, and athletes command unprecedented attention and investment, RISE will showcase key voices who are spearheading this shift—from commissioners to owners to executives building the foundation for equity and opportunity.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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“Unaccustomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaccustomed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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