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
Examples of unfamiliar in a Sentence
He gets nervous when he is in unfamiliar surroundings.
The book is full of unfamiliar words.
Recent Examples on the Web
The situation can be complicated further when a patient is navigating an unfamiliar medical system, has to overcome a language barrier, or takes a flight soon after an operation.
—
Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 2 May 2025
Back in the Hunt The rest of that day back in Alabama was spent prospecting this unfamiliar farm, with predictable results.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
Businesses facing sudden cost increases on ingredients, packaging, and finished products are forced to pivot quickly—navigating unfamiliar territory with little support or relief.
—Holly Eve, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Listen to this article BALTIMORE — As April 2024 came to an end, Aaron Judge found himself in the throes of unfamiliar struggles.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfamiliar
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 2 May 2025
Back in the Hunt The rest of that day back in Alabama was spent prospecting this unfamiliar farm, with predictable results.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
Businesses facing sudden cost increases on ingredients, packaging, and finished products are forced to pivot quickly—navigating unfamiliar territory with little support or relief.
—Holly Eve, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Listen to this article BALTIMORE — As April 2024 came to an end, Aaron Judge found himself in the throes of unfamiliar struggles.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfamiliar
Cite this Entry
“Unfamiliar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfamiliar. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share