Unaccustom

To render or become unfamiliar with something through lack of habit or exposure. It can describe the process of losing the familiarity or ease associated with a particular activity, environment, or state. This implies a change from a previous state of being accustomed or used to something. The term encompasses both the act of causing something to be unfamiliar (active) and the state of becoming unfamiliar (passive). The effect of unaccustoming may include a sense of awkwardness, discomfort, or a disruption in routine.

Unaccustom meaning with examples

• The long vacation unaccustomed the athlete to the rigors of training. Their muscles ached, and their stamina was diminished. The routine, once automatic, now felt unfamiliar, a jarring experience to return. The coach noticed their reduced performance levels and implemented a gradual increase in intensity to help them reacclimate, hoping they could soon reach peak performance again.
• Spending the winter indoors unaccustomed the dog to the freezing temperatures. When they ventured outside for their first walk, they shivered and refused to venture far. The crisp, cold air, previously enjoyed, now felt unbearable. Their owner quickly returned them inside, resolving to slowly reintroduce the dog to the weather, to prevent any potential harm from happening to the beloved canine.
• The sudden change in diet unaccustomed her digestive system to new foods. She experienced bloating and discomfort, struggling to process the unfamiliar ingredients. Even simple meals caused her digestive system to experience shock and needed time to adapt. She returned to a more basic diet until her stomach could better handle the newly added food.
• After weeks of silence, the noise of the city unaccustomed him to the peace. The constant hum of traffic, previously unnoticed, grated on his nerves, making him want to return to the silence he craved so much. Finding the peace unbearable to listen to the noises was unsettling, and he considered returning to the silence.
• The new software interface unaccustomed the employees to their usual workflow. They were now frustrated because even simple tasks now felt like learning them all over again. They longed for the efficiency of the older interface, finding the new system to be counterproductive and slowing down progress, which decreased productivity.