Definition

The condition of being unusual or not commonly seen; something that is rare or different from what is normal.

Example

The unwontedness of the event surprised everyone in the town.

Conversation

Did you notice the unwontedness of the decorations at the party last night?

Yeah, they were definitely different from what we usually see.

I found it refreshing to see such unwontedness in our usual routine.

Absolutely! It made the event feel really special.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unwontedness → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "wonted" (from Old English "wont", meaning accustomed or used to) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "unwontedness" refers to the state of being not accustomed or unusual.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'accustomed' ('wonted') to remember that 'unwontedness' means the quality of being unusual or not familiar.

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