Disaccustomed

/ˌdɪs.əˈkʌs.təmd/ adjective

Definition

Not accustomed to something; unaccustomed or unfamiliar with a particular practice or situation.

Etymology

Past participle of disaccustom, functioning as an adjective. This form shows how English verbs can become adjectives to describe an ongoing state.

Kelly Says

Shakespeare and his contemporaries loved using 'disaccustomed' to describe people thrown into unfamiliar situations—it's more poetic than simply saying 'unused to.'

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