unwonted

/ n'wountid/
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unwonted

An unwonted softness appeared in her expression as she listened.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Not habitual, usual, or common; out of the ordinary; unusual. It describes something that is not customary or expected for a particular person, place, or situation.

Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • An unwonted softness in her voice surprised everyone.
    • He showed an unwonted degree of patience with the children.
    • The city was quiet, an unwonted state for a Saturday night.
Advanced Usage
  • "Unwonted to" (archaic/literary): Unaccustomed to something.
    • He was unwonted to such displays of emotion. (Meaning: He was not used to such displays of emotion.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Wonted (adj., archaic): Usual or habitual.
    • He took his wonted seat by the fire.
Synonyms
  • Unusual
  • Uncommon
  • Atypical
  • Unaccustomed
  • Extraordinary
Antonyms
  • Usual
  • Customary
  • Habitual
  • Wonted (archaic)
  • Ordinary
unwonted

An unwonted softness appeared in her expression as she listened.

Adjective
  1. out of the ordinary
    • an unwonted softness in her face

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