Unaccustomed

Pronunciation: /ʌnəˈkʌstəmd/

Definitions of unaccustomed

adjective not familiar with or used to something; unfamiliar or unused to something

Example Sentences

A1 I am unaccustomed to spicy food.

A2 She felt unaccustomed to the new job responsibilities.

B1 He was unaccustomed to the cold weather after living in a tropical climate.

B2 The athlete was unaccustomed to losing races, as he usually came in first place.

C1 The seasoned traveler found himself unaccustomed to the slow pace of life in the small village.

C2 The CEO was unaccustomed to criticism, as his decisions were usually unquestioned.

Examples of unaccustomed in a Sentence

formal She felt unaccustomed to the strict rules of the new workplace.

informal I'm unaccustomed to waking up early on weekends.

slang He was totally unaccustomed to the party scene.

figurative The sudden fame left her feeling unaccustomed to the attention.

Grammatical Forms of unaccustomed

• past tense: unaccustomed
• plural: unaccustomed
• comparative: more unaccustomed
• superlative: most unaccustomed
• present tense: unaccustomed
• future tense: will be unaccustomed
• perfect tense: have been unaccustomed
• continuous tense: is being unaccustomed
• singular: unaccustomed
• positive degree: unaccustomed
• infinitive: to be unaccustomed
• gerund: being unaccustomed
• participle: unaccustomed

Origin and Evolution of unaccustomed

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unaccustomed' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'acoustumer' meaning 'to accustom'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unaccustomed' has retained its original meaning of not being accustomed to something, but its usage has evolved to also imply unfamiliarity or lack of habituation.