uncustomary

adjective

ˌən-ˈkə-stə-ˌmer-ē How to pronounce uncustomary (audio)
Definition of uncustomarynext
1
as in unusual
being out of the ordinary has uncustomary grace and poise for a girl of her age

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2
as in uncommon
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced anger that was very uncustomary for such an even-tempered man

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Recent Examples of uncustomary The interceptions are uncustomary for Hurts but were more frequent this week. — Zach Berman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 In her last years, exiled to the desert due to failing health and lack of institutional support, Wanda passed after an uncustomary silence. — Sesshu Foster, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023 But True Grit, written in 1968 when Portis was 35, was a deeply uncustomary novel for Portis, who had never taken the tall tales of his Southern youth quite so seriously before, and never would again. — Scott Bradfield, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2023 Crowned with a crop of wild curls, Bale takes full advantage of the uncustomary assignment of playing a good-hearted, ebullient type, his generous nature in direct defiance of his misfortunes. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2022 After traveling all morning from Colorado Springs and not eating properly or drinking enough fluids, plus pitching in uncustomary heat, Houser said his stomach became upset. — Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2018 On Wednesday, Israel’s departing ambassador, Eitan Na’eh, received an uncustomary search at Istanbul’s airport in an apparent attempt at public humiliation, including being forced to take off his shoes. — Ruth Eglash, Washington Post, 16 May 2018 Sandra makes an uncustomary scene and moves in with her estranged older sister. — Jane Horwitz, kansascity, 12 Apr. 2018 Sandra makes an uncustomary scene and moves in with her estranged older sister, Elizabeth. — Jane Horwitz, idahostatesman, 12 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncustomary
  1. unusual
  2. uncommon
  3. extraordinary
  4. strange
  5. exceptional
  6. funny
  7. abnormal
  8. weird
Adjective
  • While his batting order remains unchanged, the team has made an unusual move, relocating Guerrero's locker to a new spot.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Land exchanges are common elsewhere in the federal government, but exchanging National Park Service land for private development access is unusual, NOTUS reported, citing a former park service official.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of unusual
Adjective
  • Following his diagnosis and death, Brody’s parents received messages from other families in Ladera Ranch whose children had suffered from the same uncommon disease.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The league could perhaps benefit from such messaging in its stadiums and on its helmets because DUI arrests or other traffic incidents involving NFL people are not uncommon.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncommon
Adjective
  • One of the most extraordinary musical experiences of my life was recording with her.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Harald’s death was officially announced at an extraordinary Council of State meeting at Norway’s Royal Palace on Friday, as the full title of the new King was formally presented.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • Some are quieter this year, some are almost ridiculous, but all of them share a strange sense of purpose.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • His attempt to discover what he is supposed to be doing propels him through a succession of increasingly strange encounters, as his search for purpose becomes entangled with his desire for love, friendship and some kind of place in the world.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of strange
Adjective
  • Sharif said Noreen displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty by risking her life to save the newborn moments before the nursery burned down.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Founders who recently had one exceptional year sometimes assume that year represents their new baseline, when a buyer will more likely average the last three years, or discount the outlier entirely.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • The end result is Murder Bites, my funny, quirky mystery that takes place in a small town where everyone is obsessed with their tiny designer dogs.
    — Mimi Montgomery, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • What is sort of funny is imagining how immersion in the city’s cultural scene fits into Vanderbilt’s broader ambitions.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of funny
Adjective
  • Until recently, diagnosing Alzheimer’s required a medical history and exam as well as postmortem evidence of two abnormal proteins associated with the disease called amyloid and tau.
    — Anand Kumar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The audit assistance tool, now a requirement by Flock Safety, flags abnormal use by officers.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of abnormal
Adjective
  • This turns into a big argument about Issa being a weird little guy, and suddenly there are multiple potential roommate schisms in the house.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a comically weird dinner with Kel’s ex, Sabrina (a scintillatingly eccentric Jasmin Savoy Brown).
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of weird

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“Uncustomary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncustomary. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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