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Italian

inconsueto

/iŋkonˈswɛ.to/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

unusual, uncommon

  • not customary, rare, or out of the ordinary

In a sentence

Oggi c'è un silenzio inconsueto in ufficio.

Today there is an unusual silence in the office.

Ha mostrato una calma inconsueta davanti alle difficoltà.

He showed unusual calm in the face of difficulties.

È una scelta piuttosto inconsueta per un professionista.

It is a rather unusual choice for a professional.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
inconsuetomasculine · singular
inconsuetafeminine · singular
inconsuetimasculine · plural
inconsuetefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Slightly formal alternative to 'insolito' or 'raro'.

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