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
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.
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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
Each year, several largely unacquainted, disparate-minded luminaries from across the film world—directors, screenwriters, actors, and, on occasion, critics—are brought together to manufacture the illusion of consensus.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
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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
Each year, several largely unacquainted, disparate-minded luminaries from across the film world—directors, screenwriters, actors, and, on occasion, critics—are brought together to manufacture the illusion of consensus.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unacquainted
Adjective
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But, while the après-ski is a highlight for many, ski insurance experts are also issuing a warning to holidaymakers to plan responsibly and only return to the slopes when alcohol has fully left your system to avoid invalidating your insurance - something which many travellers are unaware of.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Someone suffering from frostbite can be unaware of it because tissues that become frozen are numb, the CDC said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On its face, the government's defense appears to be that the individuals behind these statements are ignorant or incompetent, or both.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
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The citizens of Oz are treated as no more than an undifferentiated crowd of extras, an ignorant and finally disposable monolith.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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When Mullen unexpectedly suggested taking a family photo outside before dinner, Kirschenheiter was still oblivious to his proposal plan.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was on stage in front of his supporters, waving his hands and dancing, seemingly oblivious to the danger that awaited him.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Unacquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unacquainted. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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