Uncustomary: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncustomary
[ ʌnˈkʌstəməri ]
unusual behavior
Uncustomary refers to something that is not customary or typical. It describes actions, behaviors, or practices that deviate from what is generally accepted or expected in a given context.
Synonyms
atypical, exceptional, extraordinary, irregular, unusual.
Examples of usage
- Her uncustomary approach to problem-solving impressed the team.
- The uncustomary decision to cancel the event surprised everyone.
- He wore an uncustomary outfit to the formal gathering.
- Their uncustomary methods raised eyebrows in the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "uncustomary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incomum
🇮🇳 असामान्य
🇩🇪 ungewöhnlich
🇮🇩 tidak biasa
🇺🇦 незвичайний
🇵🇱 niezwykły
🇯🇵 珍しい
🇫🇷 inhabituel
🇪🇸 inusual
🇹🇷 olağan dışı
🇰🇷 비정상적인
🇸🇦 غير عادي
🇨🇿 neobvyklý
🇸🇰 neobvyklý
🇨🇳 不寻常的
🇸🇮 nenavadno
🇮🇸 óvenjulegt
🇰🇿 ерекше
🇬🇪 არაორდინარული
🇦🇿 nadir
🇲🇽 inusual
Etymology
The word 'uncustomary' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' which means 'not' to the word 'customary', itself deriving from the Middle English 'custumerie' which is rooted in the late Latin 'consuetudinalis' referring to customary or usual practices. The prefix 'un-' is a common negation in English, and 'customary' links back to 'custom', which refers to a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving. The combination of these elements reflects the concept of actions and norms that are outside of the established customs. 'Uncustomary' has been used since at least the 17th century to indicate behaviors or practices that stand out due to their rarity or divergence from norms.