unfamiliar
adjective
un·fa·mil·iar
ˌən-fə-ˈmil-yər 
: not familiar:
a
: not well-known : strange
an unfamiliar place
b
: not well acquainted
unfamiliar with the subject
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Examples of unfamiliar in a Sentence
He gets nervous when he is in unfamiliar surroundings.
The book is full of unfamiliar words.
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Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
To stay safe, always double-check links and be cautious about downloading files from unfamiliar sources.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
For those unfamiliar with the process, signing out of Gmail is straightforward.
—Darlin Tillery, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Many of these shows now are unfamiliar to younger audiences and are ripe for revival.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for unfamiliar
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“Unfamiliar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfamiliar. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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unfamiliar
adjective
un·fa·mil·iar
ˌən-fə-ˈmil-yər
1
: not well-known : strange
an unfamiliar place
2
: not well acquainted
unfamiliar with the subject
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