Uncustomary

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkʌstəˌmɛri/

Definitions of uncustomary

adjective not usual or typical; uncommon or unusual

Example Sentences

A1 Wearing a hat indoors is considered uncustormary in many cultures.

A2 For some people, trying new foods can be an uncustomary experience.

B1 The company's decision to close on Fridays was uncustomary but welcomed by employees.

B2 Her uncustomary behavior at the party raised a few eyebrows.

C1 The artist's uncustomary approach to painting challenged traditional techniques.

C2 The politician's uncustomary honesty was refreshing in a sea of deceit.

Examples of uncustomary in a Sentence

formal Her uncustormary behavior at the gala raised a few eyebrows among the guests.

informal It was uncustomary for him to arrive late to meetings, but today he was running behind schedule.

slang I heard she pulled an uncustomary move and ghosted him after their date.

figurative Stepping out of his comfort zone, he tried an uncustomary approach to solving the problem.

Grammatical Forms of uncustomary

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

Origin and Evolution of uncustomary

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'uncustomary' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'customary' meaning 'according to custom or usual practice.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'uncustomary' has retained its original meaning of not conforming to custom or usual practice. It is commonly used to describe something that is out of the ordinary or unusual.