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unaccustomed

/ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/ /ˌʌnəˈkʌməsˌtʌmd/

Meanings
verb
To make or become used to a change from something one was accustomed to.

Examples :

"After moving from the quiet countryside, she had to unaccustom herself to the constant noise of the city. "
attitude human condition

Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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accustomed adjective

/ə.ˈkʌs.təmd/

(of a person) Familiar with something through repeated experience; adapted to existing conditions.

"accustomed to cold"

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constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

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change noun

/tʃeɪndʒ/

The process of becoming different.

"The product is undergoing a change in order to improve it."

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countryside noun

/ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/

A rural area, or the rural part of a larger area.

"We live in the Swedish countryside."

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quiet noun

/ˈkwaɪ.ət/

The absence of sound; quietness.

"There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza."

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noise noun

/nɔɪz/

Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.

"He knew that it was trash day, when the garbage collectors made all the noise."

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become verb

/bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /biˈkʌm/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The students will become at the school library at 9:00 AM. "

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herself pronoun

/hɜːˈsɛlf/ /hɝˈsɛlf/

(reflexive pronoun) Her; the female object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject.

"She injured herself."

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event noun

/əˈvɛnt/

An occurrence; something that happens.

"The school play was a memorable event. "

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moving verb

/ˈmuːvɪŋ/

To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

"A ship moves rapidly."