as in unaware
not informed about or aware of something
unacquainted with the latest developments in the field of astronomy
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Recent Examples of unacquainted
Here’s the unorthodox part: The show pairs together two unacquainted actors who have never rehearsed — or read — the material before performing live for the first time.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
That being said, NEVER ENOUGH is clearly not a departure from the elements that made GLOW ON resonate with so many listeners, particularly those that were unacquainted with the hardcore genre.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
For the unacquainted, an epilator is an electrical hair removal device that uses small rotating discs or tweezers to mechanically grasp the hair and pull it out from the root.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 June 2025
Kate Mara was unacquainted with Tim Robinson’s brand of comedy when filmmaker Andrew DeYoung offered her the chance to star opposite the maestro of cringe in Friendship.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
That being said, NEVER ENOUGH is clearly not a departure from the elements that made GLOW ON resonate with so many listeners, particularly those that were unacquainted with the hardcore genre.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
For the unacquainted, an epilator is an electrical hair removal device that uses small rotating discs or tweezers to mechanically grasp the hair and pull it out from the root.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 June 2025
Kate Mara was unacquainted with Tim Robinson’s brand of comedy when filmmaker Andrew DeYoung offered her the chance to star opposite the maestro of cringe in Friendship.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unacquainted
Adjective
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Even cursory nods to the pandemic as the root cause of neighbors turning against neighbors aren’t explored so much as they’re acknowledged, as if viewers are somehow unaware of the polarization plaguing America.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office is disputing the clip to Fox News Digital, citing the department is unaware of any reports of a ski mask being found.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Walz said children fear aggressive agents; critics called the comparison ignorant and offensive.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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One of Johnson’s former Cowboys superstars, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, called voters who ignored Belichick ignorant.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Miss Manners would be sorry to think that retirement had left you oblivious to the dynamics of life, which, indeed, lexicographers must follow.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Emma was oblivious to the cars, the don’t-walk signs, even the cold on this windy, 34-degree afternoon.—
Maeva Bambuck,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Unacquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unacquainted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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