adjective
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not known or experienced; strange
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not familiar
Other Word Forms
- unfamiliarity noun
- unfamiliarly adverb
Etymology
Origin of unfamiliar
Example Sentences
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Praising the show, our critic noted “For those who are unfamiliar with Ms. Iturbide’s work, this show of almost 200 pictures will be a revelation, opening a door onto her haunting and haunted visions.”
He said even if there were other fire exits, panicked people in unfamiliar spaces were more likely to go out the way they came in.
From BBC
Similarly, veteran hiker George Rojas, 53, said some people unfamiliar with the terrain will take Devil’s Backbone because it’s not as steep as Baldy Bowl.
From Los Angeles Times
Though it turns out that is something the Buccaneers aren’t unfamiliar with.
Autistic people may experience challenges with communication, understanding others' thoughts or emotions, managing sensory overload, coping with unfamiliar environments, and engaging in repetitive behaviors.
From Science Daily
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