unfamiliar
adjective
un·fa·mil·iar
ˌən-fə-ˈmil-yər 
: not familiar:
a
: not well-known : strange
an unfamiliar place
b
: not well acquainted
unfamiliar with the subject
Synonyms
Examples of unfamiliar in a Sentence
He gets nervous when he is in unfamiliar surroundings.
The book is full of unfamiliar words.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 14 July 2024
Most Americans are unfamiliar with Project 2025 — a conservative plan to overhaul the executive branch — but, upon learning about it, a majority become opposed, according to new polling.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 10 July 2024
Those in the Gen Z range probably are unfamiliar with Dunaway, which makes the HBO doc a remarkable opportunity to introduce the current generation to a complex artist who was often labeled as difficult.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2024
What signs to look out for in a pet’s last moments
Many pet owners might be unfamiliar with the processes that might occur when an animal dies.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 9 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for unfamiliar
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“Unfamiliar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfamiliar. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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unfamiliar
adjective
un·fa·mil·iar
ˌən-fə-ˈmil-yər
1
: not well-known : strange
an unfamiliar place
2
: not well acquainted
unfamiliar with the subject
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