Idiom: unaccustomed to something
Meaning
Idiom: unaccustomed to (doing) something
- not used to (doing) something
- not in the habit of (doing) something
Example sentences
— I moved here three years ago and I’m still unaccustomed to this cold weather.
— I’m unaccustomed to hearing women using bad language.
— University has been a challenge because I'm unaccustomed to studying. In high school I barely opened a book. It was so easy for me.
— My girlfriend is unaccustomed to getting gifts on Valentine's Day so she was super excited and happy with dinner and the present I bought her.
— She's unaccustomed to being challenged at meetings so that's why she interrupted you.
— Living abroad has been strange at times. I'm unaccustomed to business as usual on Thanksgiving Day.
— You're so sore because you're unaccustomed to doing serious workouts. Your trainer will have you in shape in no time.
— After working from home for a year, our staff is unaccustomed to commuting to work and getting dressed professionally.
— It's really tough working here. I'm unaccustomed to having a micromanager for a boss.
— My husband was unaccustomed to driving on the left-hand side of the road but otherwise easily adapted to living in the UK.
— Working in government is so different than the private sector. I'm unaccustomed to having to fill out a form for office supplies.
Synonyms
- not used to something
- a newbie to/at
- a novice to/at
- unversed in
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