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Unwonted

usgb/ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/Volume
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Surprise Element

Use 'unwonted' to express an element of surprise due to rarity or unexpectedness in a situation or behavior.

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The unwonted cheerfulness of the usually solemn professor took everyone by surprise.
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Negative Context

'Unwonted' can be used to denote a negative deviation from someone's typical behavior or situation.

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His unwonted outburst of anger left us all in shock.
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Intensity Scale

When describing intensity, 'unwonted' suggests a level beyond what is normal, but not necessarily extreme.

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After the speech, she felt an unwonted sense of importance among her peers.
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