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 5 Oct. 2026.

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