UNACQUAINTED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

unacquainted

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈkwān-təd

Definition of unacquainted

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 Bringing together more than 40 paintings, this exhibition gives British audiences previously unacquainted with her work an introduction to Ancher’s bold and singular art. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 29 Jan. 2026 Shattered spirits are glued (ever so delicately) back together at a Christmas dinner table uniting the unacquainted and estranged, including a teenage Shirley Temple. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Dec. 2025 This was not somebody who was unacquainted with them. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 30 Nov. 2025 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. — Shani Cohen, Glamour, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unacquainted

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Adjective

The child kept making her sounds, completely unaware, reaching up again for the edge of the mother’s scarf.

— Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
For those unaware, Scott studied creative writing under Toni Morrison at Princeton University.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of unaware

Adjective

Mamdani’s ignorant opinion illustrates Kissinger’s concern, relying on emotional display rather than the facts.

— Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026
Howard Bryant's comparison this week between Cunningham's comments and Colin Kaepernick's protests was both ignorant and desperate.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignorant

Adjective

Lawmakers simply closed their ears to the critics and boldly pushed ahead, either oblivious or indifferent to the consequences to Maryland taxpayers.

— Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
But her run would not have been possible without the crew of everyday Americans who were completely oblivious to her techniques, lost the game badly, and then got mad at her for it.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of oblivious

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