unaccustomed
|un-ac-cus-tomed|
B2
/ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
not used to
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unaccustomed' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unacustomede,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'accustomed' meant 'familiar or usual.'
Historical Evolution
'unacustomede' transformed into the modern English word 'unaccustomed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not familiar or usual,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not familiar with or used to something.
She was unaccustomed to the cold weather.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35