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.
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Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Later, while sifting through their collections, researchers noticed three unfamiliar-looking fish, the 2025 study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Manufacturers should recruit developers with strong Android and cross-platform experience, particularly those skilled in responsive design and human-computer interaction, while avoiding talent unfamiliar with mobile optimization at scale.
—Mark Vena, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Resembling a minnow near the surface of the water, these rental boats come with easy instructions for beginners who are unfamiliar with how to operate the canal’s lock system along the way.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Unfamiliar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfamiliar. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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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
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