unused to

idiom

: not familiar or comfortable with (something) : not used to (something)
He is unused to large crowds.

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These were not ordinary settlers unused to the rigors of life in the wild, but strong, seasoned men who were used to living close to the earth. Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 The black and white collie mix was fearful, unused to strangers and unnerved by kennel life, so Chris took his time winning her over. Alexandra Rockey Fleming, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025

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“Unused to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unused%20to. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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