unwonted
gb/ʌnwˈɔntɪd/ us/ʌnwˈɔntɪd/
C2
Inglés
~ 9800
szokatlan, nincs hozzászokva
C2
LITERARY
1
szokatlan
B1
Patrón de uso:
unwonted [behavior/quality]
The judge showed an unwonted leniency in this case, surprising the lawyers on both sides.
A bíró ebben az ügyben szokatlan engedékenységet mutatott, ami mindkét oldal ügyvédeit meglepte.
After weeks of silence, the normally shy student spoke with unwonted confidence during the debate.
Hetekig tartó csend után a rendszerint félénk diák szokatlan magabiztossággal szólalt fel a vitában.
The city was wrapped in an unwonted quiet after the festival ended.
He greeted us with an unwonted warmth that made us wonder what good news he had received.
Such unwonted interest from the media made the small research team uneasy.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The teacher spoke with unwonted anger, and the students were very quiet.
A tanár szokatlan haraggal beszélt, és a diákok nagyon csendben maradtak.
She showed unwonted joy when she heard that her friend was safe.
Szokatlan örömöt mutatott, amikor meghallotta, hogy a barátnője biztonságban van.
There was an unwonted calm in the busy office today.
He walked with unwonted energy after his long rest.
The quiet street was in unwonted noise during the big party.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "unwonted" with "unwanted" because they look similar. "Unwonted" means "unusual" or "not typical", while "unwanted" means "not wanted" or "not desired". For example, "unwonted attention" means attention that is unusual, but "unwanted attention" means attention that someone does not want.
Significado
unusual; not typical or expected
Colocaciones
unwonted energy
|unwonted enthusiasm
|unwonted familiarity
|unwonted kindness
|unwonted interest
|unwonted delay
Sinónimos
unusual (General and very common word; lacks the specifically "out of character" or "not customary" nuance of "unwonted" and is far less formal.)
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atypical (More neutral and technical; often used in formal or scientific contexts, without the literary tone of "unwonted".)
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out of character (A phrasal description focusing on behavior that does not fit someone’s normal personality; informal compared to literary "unwonted".)
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unaccustomed (Emphasizes not being used to something, while "unwonted" emphasizes the unusualness of the action or quality itself.)
Antónimos
usual (Describes what commonly happens, the opposite of something rare or unexpected.)
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habitual (Focuses on what is done regularly or by habit, contrasting with something done rarely or not by habit.)
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normal (Describes what is standard or expected, the opposite of something strikingly different or out of the ordinary.)
Temas
description
|behavior
|style
|frequency
|core_vocabulary
Definición
More unusual or different than what is normal or usual for a person, thing, or situation.
Unusual and not typical of a person, thing, or situation; out of the ordinary or not in line with past behavior or custom.
C2
LITERARY
2
Patrón de uso:
unwonted to [something]
Unwonted to such open praise, she blushed and looked away.
He was unwonted to the harsh winters of the north and found the cold hard to bear.
Unwonted to being the center of attention, the scientist stumbled over his words at the press conference.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She was unwonted to such loud music and covered her ears.
He was unwonted to cold weather and wore many coats.
The child was unwonted to kind words and did not know how to answer.
I am unwonted to speaking in public, so I feel very nervous.
Error frecuente:
Learners may try to use "unwonted" instead of the much more common phrases "not used to" or "unaccustomed to". In modern English, "unwonted" sounds very literary; in everyday speech and writing, prefer "not used to" or "unaccustomed to".
Significado
not accustomed or used to something
Colocaciones
unwonted to such attention
|unwonted to hardship
|unwonted to public praise
|unwonted to this climate
Sinónimos
unaccustomed (The standard word for not being used to something; feels more natural and common than "unwonted" in modern English.)
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unused (to) (Informal and common way to say someone is not used to something; lacks the literary flavor of "unwonted".)
Antónimos
accustomed (Direct opposite, meaning regularly used to something or familiar with it.)
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used to (Common, informal opposite, expressing that something is familiar and not strange.)
Temas
experience
|habit
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Not used to a type of thing, feeling, or situation.
Not accustomed or not used to a particular type of experience, treatment, or condition.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
unwonted
AFI
GB/ʌnwˈɔntɪd/
US/ʌnwˈɔntɪd/
Sílabas y acento
un - wonted (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (wonted)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: unwonted
Familia de palabras
Related words
wont
noun
wonted
adjective
Expresiones
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