Unwonted

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɒntɪd/

Definitions of unwonted

adjective not customary or usual; unusual

Example Sentences

A1 The unwonted noise startled the cat.

A2 She felt unwonted excitement as she boarded the plane for the first time.

B1 The unwonted behavior of the new employee raised some concerns among the team.

B2 The unwonted decision to close the store early upset many customers.

C1 His unwonted display of emotion caught everyone by surprise.

C2 The unwonted level of detail in her report impressed the entire board of directors.

Examples of unwonted in a Sentence

formal The unwonted behavior of the usually reserved professor surprised the students.

informal It was unwonted to see him dancing at the party last night.

slang Her unwonted outfit caused quite a stir among her friends.

figurative The unwonted silence in the bustling city was eerie and unsettling.

Grammatical Forms of unwonted

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

Origin and Evolution of unwonted

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unwonted' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'wonted' (meaning 'accustomed').

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century, 'unwonted' has evolved to maintain its meaning of 'not accustomed' or 'unusual' in modern English.