unwonted

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Unwonted excitement of going to two Operas told on shattered frame, so staggered to Maiden Lane, which, on account of its being the home for oysters, crabs, and lobsters, should be renamed Mer-maiden Lane.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, July 16, 1892 by Various

The world of men thus moving in thy view Improve their state, more useful works pursue; Unwonted deeds in rival greatness shine, Call'd into life, and first inspired by thine.

From The Columbiad by Barlow, Joel

So! the fierce acid licks the silver clean, Unwonted plain the superscription's seen Round the cleared head; the metal, virgin-bright, Shines a mild Moon to the Sun candle-light.

From Poems New and Old by Freeman, John

But, hark! along the forest way Unwonted echoes rung, And all accoutred for the fray A band of warriors sprung!

From In the Saddle A Collection of Poems on Horseback-Riding by Various

Loud groan'd the beechen axle, under weight Unwonted, for it bore into the fight An awful Goddess, and the chief of men.

From The Iliad of Homer Translated into English Blank Verse by William Cowper by Cowper, William