The Opposite(Antonym) of “accustomed”
The antonyms of accustomed are unfamiliar and unaccustomed. These words describe a lack of familiarity or habituation to something.
Explore all Antonyms of “accustomed”
Definitions and Examples of unfamiliar, unaccustomed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not known or recognized; not familiar.
Example
The new student felt unfamiliar with the school's customs and traditions.
Not used to something; not habituated or accustomed.
Example
She was unaccustomed to the cold weather and had to wear multiple layers to stay warm.
Key Differences: unfamiliar vs unaccustomed
- 1Unfamiliar refers to something that is not known or recognized, while unaccustomed refers to something that is not habitual or customary.
- 2Unfamiliar is an absolute term that describes a complete lack of knowledge or recognition, while unaccustomed is a relative term that describes a lack of habituation or familiarity.
Effective Usage of unfamiliar, unaccustomed
- 1Travel: Use these antonyms to describe new places, cultures, and experiences.
- 2Learning: Incorporate these antonyms in educational contexts to describe new concepts and ideas.
- 3Adaptation: Use these antonyms to describe the process of adjusting to new situations and environments.
Remember this!
The antonyms unfamiliar and unaccustomed describe a lack of familiarity or habituation to something. Unfamiliar refers to something that is not known or recognized, while unaccustomed refers to something that is not habitual or customary. Use these words to describe new places, cultures, experiences, concepts, and ideas, as well as the process of adapting to new situations and environments.
