unfamiliar with (something)

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

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Betting Analysis Based on the betting odds for this game, anyone unfamiliar with Al Hilal might assume that its roster lacks high-end talent. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025 Her day-to-day life before the war would also be surprising to many unfamiliar with Iran. Jane Arraf, NPR, 29 June 2025 This leaves the other partner potentially unprepared and unfamiliar with important financial details. David Kudla, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 That’s especially important for international fans who may be unfamiliar with the nuances of an American summer. Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 22 June 2025 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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