unfamiliar
adjective
not familiar; not acquainted with or conversant about.
unfamiliarity
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a word derived from
unfamiliar.
Example Sentences
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When they escape from their captor, Jack is overwhelmed by the vastness and unfamiliarity of the milieu surrounding him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Newly minted expats get off the plane and immediately step into a whirlwind of unfamiliarity: Language.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
Although an emergency room can keep someone safe, many autistic people find its bright lights, incessant noise and unfamiliarity to be more distressing than helpful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
That unfamiliarity also means these men have no idea what’s in store for them, or what actions will trigger a Housewife’s past miseries.
From Salon ● May 5, 2025
Perhaps as a result of all this unfamiliarity, I yearned for some of the simple pleasures that I had known as a boy.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
