unwonted

adjective
/ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

Meaning

Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.

Example Sentences

She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.

Synonyms

unusual, uncommon, rare, abnormal, extraordinary

Antonyms

usual, common, normal

Collocations

unwonted kindness, unwonted silence, unwonted energy

Related Vocabularies

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
relating to the period after a war has ended
showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

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