unfamiliar with (something)
idiom
: not having any knowledge of something
I'm unfamiliar with that subject/language.
Examples of unfamiliar with (something) in a Sentence
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Forty percent of Americans are unfamiliar with Roth IRAs, and 70 percent know about 401(k)s and don’t use them.
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Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2024
According to Pace University law professor Bennett Gershman, that report is particularly important in cases where a judge accepts a guilty plea or is unfamiliar with the defendant’s background and conduct.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 10 June 2024
For those unfamiliar with Moses, the famed New York urban planner arguably had a greater impact on the future of the largest city in America than any other person in history.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 31 May 2024
Light Chamber Make the rituals your own Those minor instances aside, the couple were able to carve out nuptials that felt like them, and which welcomed in any guests who might have been unfamiliar with Indian weddings.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2024
People unfamiliar with Carax’s oeuvre will likely be lost here, while fans and cinephiles will find a hearty meal to feast on.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Before the program, Stephany's parents were unfamiliar with the U.S. educational system.
—Silvia Solis, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2024
Workers unfamiliar with American labor laws may not be provided safety equipment or training.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2024
Growing up in Texas in the 2000s, new-generation rap-rock star Teezo Touchdown was largely unfamiliar with Talking Heads.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2024
According to Pace University law professor Bennett Gershman, that report is particularly important in cases where a judge accepts a guilty plea or is unfamiliar with the defendant’s background and conduct.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 10 June 2024
For those unfamiliar with Moses, the famed New York urban planner arguably had a greater impact on the future of the largest city in America than any other person in history.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 31 May 2024
Light Chamber Make the rituals your own Those minor instances aside, the couple were able to carve out nuptials that felt like them, and which welcomed in any guests who might have been unfamiliar with Indian weddings.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2024
People unfamiliar with Carax’s oeuvre will likely be lost here, while fans and cinephiles will find a hearty meal to feast on.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Before the program, Stephany's parents were unfamiliar with the U.S. educational system.
—Silvia Solis, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2024
Workers unfamiliar with American labor laws may not be provided safety equipment or training.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2024
Growing up in Texas in the 2000s, new-generation rap-rock star Teezo Touchdown was largely unfamiliar with Talking Heads.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
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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 15 Jun. 2024.
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