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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    unusual unexpected unfamiliar uncommon rare strange peculiar odd quaint unusual unaccustomed unordinary unconventional out of the ordinary exceptional extraordinary surprising astonishing astounding remarkable noteworthy notable unprecedented unheard of unseen unexampled anomalous aberrant atypical irregular infrequent scarce sporadic isolated solo one-off singular unique especial special particular exceptional unwontedness uncustomary unhabitual

    Meaning of Unwonted

    The primary meaning of the word "unwonted" is something that is not familiar or customary.

    Definitions

    • Not familiar or customary
    • * Unusual or unexpected
    • * Not habituated or accustomed to something

    Etymology of Unwonted

    The word "unwonted" has its roots in Old English, derived from "un-" (meaning "not") and "wont" (meaning "accustomed" or "usual"), with "wont" coming from the Old English word "wunian" meaning "to be accustomed".
    Historically, the word "unwonted" has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is unusual or not customary.

    Example Uses

    • The unwonted attention from the media made her feel uncomfortable.
    • * His unwonted behavior at the party surprised all his friends.
    • * The unwonted silence in the room was eerie.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    familiar customary usual ordinary common frequent regular habitual accustomed usual expected predictable normal standard conventional traditional typical routine everyday mundane unremarkable uninspiring uninteresting dull bland mediocre ordinary commonplace

    Related Nouns

    abnormality anomaly irregularity rarity exception peculiarity oddity strangeness unfamiliarity uncertainty unpredictability surprise astonishment wonder marvel spectacle phenomenon incident event occurrence happening experience situation circumstance condition state affair matter thing custom habit practice tradition convention norm standard

    Related Verbs

    surprise astonish amaze bewilder perplex puzzle confuse disconcert unsettle disrupt disturb interrupt break shatter shelve shun shirk shiver shudder shock startle stun stagger shake rattle shake up wake up stir up provoke prompt inspire influence affect impact impress move touch

    Related Adjectives

    unusual unexpected unfamiliar uncommon rare strange peculiar odd quaint unusual unaccustomed unordinary unconventional out of the ordinary exceptional extraordinary surprising astonishing astounding remarkable noteworthy notable unprecedented unheard of unseen unexampled anomalous aberrant atypical irregular infrequent scarce sporadic isolated solo one-off singular unique especial special particular exceptional