unfamiliar with (something)

phrase

: not having any knowledge of something
I'm unfamiliar with that subject/language.

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Because the hotel is so new, many taxi drivers may be unfamiliar with it. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026 In the lounge area, sits a pink rotary phone — which Gen Z’s digital natives may be entirely unfamiliar with. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026 One explanation may be that many hospitals remain unfamiliar with the approach. Eugene Litvak, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026 Williams said the family and Gratton's community were unfamiliar with his name before the charges were announced. Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfamiliar with (something)

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“Unfamiliar with (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfamiliar%20with%20%28something%29. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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