unwonted
gb/ʌnwˈɔntɪd/ us/ʌnwˈɔntɪd/
C2
Inglese
~ 9800
szokatlan, nincs hozzászokva
C2
LITERARY
1
szokatlan
B1
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
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.
Significato
unusual; not typical or expected
Collocazioni
unwonted energy
|unwonted enthusiasm
|unwonted familiarity
|unwonted kindness
|unwonted interest
|unwonted delay
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Temi
description
|behavior
|style
|frequency
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
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".
Significato
not accustomed or used to something
Collocazioni
unwonted to such attention
|unwonted to hardship
|unwonted to public praise
|unwonted to this climate
Sinonimi
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".)
Contrari
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.)
Temi
experience
|habit
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Not used to a type of thing, feeling, or situation.
Not accustomed or not used to a particular type of experience, treatment, or condition.
Grammatica
Forma base
unwonted
IPA
GB/ʌnwˈɔntɪd/
US/ʌnwˈɔntɪd/
Sillabe e accento
un - wonted (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (wonted)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: unwonted
Famiglia di parole
Related words
wont
noun
wonted
adjective
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