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
For the unacquainted, CurrentBody are the brand behind that iconic face mask scene in Emily in Paris, not to mention a firm favorite of Kourtney Kardashian, Margot Robbie, Victoria Beckham and Halle Berry.
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Shani Cohen, Glamour, 28 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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Shani Cohen, Glamour, 28 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unacquainted
Adjective
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Julian has been blissfully unaware, all of the first season, that anything was going on — especially with any of his deep, dark secrets coming to light.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
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The victim unknowingly takes the fake card, unaware that their actual bank card has been stolen.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To dismiss animism as ignorant, superstitious, or atavistic is to partake in modern parochialism, and this serves the interests of those who, like the tree’s killers, delight in destroying life.—
Colin Cepuran,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Still, Amodei warns, many people remain ignorant about the reality of AI’s revolutionary capabilities.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The new city government, controlled largely by business owners and other élites, seemed oblivious to the problems of the poor.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Critics at its first press screening called the film disgusting, accusing it of exploiting both its oblivious subjects and the beloved former first lady.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Unacquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unacquainted. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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