Unused to Meaning in English
expression
ənˈjuzd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uhn-YOOZD too / tuh / ti
ʌnˈjuːst/ /tˈuː
un-YOOST TOO
Definition
Not familiar with something because you have not experienced it often; not used to something.
Usage & Nuances
"Unused to" is usually followed by a noun or -ing form (e.g., "unused to cold weather"). It is more formal and less common than "not used to." It expresses unfamiliarity or discomfort due to lack of experience.
Spanish: no acostumbrado a - sin estar acostumbrado aPortuguese (BR): não acostumado aPortuguese (PT): não habituado a - não acostumado aChinese (Simplified): 不习惯于Chinese (Traditional): 不習慣於Hindi: की आदत नहीं होनाArabic: غير معتاد علىBengali: অভ্যস্ত নন - অপরিচিতRussian: непривычен к - не привыкJapanese: 慣れていないVietnamese: không quen vớiKorean: 익숙하지 않다Turkish: alışık değilUrdu: عادی نہ ہونا - مانوس نہ ہوناIndonesian: tidak terbiasa dengan
Example Sentences
She is unused to the cold weather.
basic
I am unused to waking up so early.
basic
The students are unused to strict rules at school.
basic
I'm still unused to city life after moving here.
natural
He seemed unused to being the center of attention.
natural
They are a bit unused to speaking in public, so please be patient.
natural