uncustomary

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ʌnˈkʌstəməri/

KK: /ʌnˈkʌstəmɛri/

adjective

Definition

Not usual or typical; different from what is commonly done or expected.

Example

Wearing a suit to the beach is quite uncustomary.

Conversation

Did you notice that the decorations at the party were quite uncustomary?

Yeah, I thought they were really unique and fun!

Definitely! It made the atmosphere feel so different.

I agree, it was a nice change from the usual decorations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unusual

atypical

rare

Antonyms

customary

usual

normal

Root Explanation

Uncustomary → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "customary" (from Old French *costumier*, meaning customary or usual). The word "uncustomary" means not usual or not in accordance with what is customary.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'customary' to remember that 'uncustomary' means something that is not usual.

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