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unfamiliar
[ uhn-fuh-mil-yer ]
adjective
- not familiar; not acquainted with or conversant about:
to be unfamiliar with a subject.
- different; unaccustomed; unusual; strange:
an unfamiliar treat.
Synonyms: , ,
unfamiliar
/ ˌʌnfəˈmɪljə; ˌʌnfəˌmɪlɪˈærɪtɪ /
adjective
- not known or experienced; strange
- postpositivefoll bywith not familiar
Derived Forms
- ˌܲԴڲˈ, adverb
- unfamiliarity, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·ڲ·····ٲ [uhn-f, uh, -mil-ee-, ar, -i-tee], noun
- ܲЭ·i· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of unfamiliar1
Example Sentences
This season's FA Cup has produced its fair share of surprises leading to a somewhat unfamiliar look to this weekend's semi-finals.
The “lack of research on visually unremarkable and unfamiliar birds may ultimately result in their ‘societal extinction,’” researchers warn.
When she was working in Japan and her content was reaching audiences unfamiliar with her story, she faced a lot more trolling.
The audience is unfamiliar with most of the songs, and no-one's sure whether to absorb the performance attentively, or sing along and dance.
Simpson said he was unfamiliar with the specifics of Johnson’s most recent work.
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