unwonted
adjective
un·wont·ed
ˌən-ˈwȯn-təd 
-ˈwōn-
-ˈwōn-
also -ˈwən-,
or
-ˈwän-
unwontedly
adverb
unwontedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of unwonted in a Sentence
He was surprised by her unwonted cheerfulness.
honored for the unwonted courage he showed in battle
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The unwonted activism of the Christian Democratic chancellor met with skepticism in the United States, in Europe, and certainly in Russia.
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Elizabeth Pond, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015
As in most wars, the most onerous burden falls on those who did not sign up for their unwonted parts in this great 21st century drama.
—New York Times, 1 Mar. 2021
But Mr Tucker has brought an unwonted impatience to HSBC.
—The Economist, 8 Aug. 2019
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Elizabeth Pond, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015
As in most wars, the most onerous burden falls on those who did not sign up for their unwonted parts in this great 21st century drama.
—New York Times, 1 Mar. 2021
But Mr Tucker has brought an unwonted impatience to HSBC.
—The Economist, 8 Aug. 2019
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“Unwonted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwonted. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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unwonted
adjective
un·wont·ed
ˌən-ˈwȯnt-əd
-ˈwōnt-
-ˈwōnt-
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