unwonted

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/
US: /ʌnˈwoʊntɪd/

  1. Not usual or common; rare.

    1. The cat showed an unwonted interest in the vacuum cleaner.
    2. Her unwonted silence during the meeting made us think she was worried about something.

  2. Out of the ordinary; unexpected.

    1. He displayed unwonted energy as he helped with the chores.
    2. The manager expressed unwonted enthusiasm for the project, which surprised the team.

Synonyms

uncommon unusual rare unexpected extraordinary remarkable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unwonted" in English means: Not usual or common; rare., Out of the ordinary; unexpected..

The phonetic transcription of "unwonted" is /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/ in British English and /ʌnˈwoʊntɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unwonted": uncommon, unusual, rare, unexpected, extraordinary, remarkable.

Example usage of "unwonted": "The cat showed an unwonted interest in the vacuum cleaner.". More examples on the page.