Antonyms for matter-of-course

Grammar : Adj

Spell : mat-er-uh v-kawrs, -kohrs

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæt ər əvˈkɔrs, -ˈkoʊrs

Definition of matter-of-course

As in natural : adj normal, everyday
As in typical : adj usual, conventional
As in usual : adj common, typical
As in paradigmatic : adj typical
As in prototypal : adj typical
As in prototypic : adj typical
As in prototypical : adj typical
As in typic : adj typical
As in commonplace : adj usual, everyday
As in general : adj common, accepted

Example sentences :

Perhaps something in his matter-of-course way displeased her.
Extract from : « Deserted » by Edward Bellamy

She received his approaches as a matter-of-course, without diffidence, without a blush.
Extract from : « Monte-Cristo's Daughter » by Edmund Flagg

Eleanor accepted him as a matter-of-course; that was Eleanors way.
Extract from : « Three Little Women's Success » by Gabrielle E. Jackson

His voice was matter-of-course, but his look said she was magnificent.
Extract from : « Ainslee's magazine, Volume 16, No. 3, October, 1905 » by Various

When they do speak of them, it is almost always in a "matter-of-course" way.
Extract from : « Charities and the Commons: The Pittsburgh Survey, Part I: The People » by Various

"To ride, 'bout four o'clock," was the matter-of-course reply.
Extract from : « A Soldier's Trial » by Charles King

They tell them in such a matter-of-course fashion, too, that they simply sink in.
Extract from : « With our Fighting Men » by William E. Sellers

It seemed natural and matter-of-course for her to read my thoughts.
Extract from : « I Walked in Arden » by Jack Crawford

Even speak his decision for him, as though it were a matter-of-course.
Extract from : « Certain Success » by Norval A. Hawkins

At evening he went home with Mr. Hobart in the most matter-of-course way.
Extract from : « Holiday Stories for Young People » by Various

Synonyms for matter-of-course

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