How to Use unfamiliar in a Sentence

unfamiliar

adjective
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  • The book is full of unfamiliar words.
  • He gets nervous when he is in unfamiliar surroundings.
  • The agent driving the car was new and unfamiliar with the back roads.
    — Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Here's what to know for those unfamiliar with the event.
    — Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Yet, even with all my years of researching the Queen City’s past, a few of the names were unfamiliar to me.
    — The Enquirer, 19 Apr. 2024
  • For those who are unfamiliar with The Nada Cart: Tell me about it!
    — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Both the works, Benoy says, were painted on canvas, which Raphael was unfamiliar with at the time.
    — Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2023
  • The question is, will those unfamiliar with this iconic story be able to get in on the fun too?
    — Ariana Garcia, Chron, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Many were tempted to just fend for themselves on the street, to avoid having to start over in an unfamiliar corner of the city.
    — Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2023
  • In the shot, a pair of unfamiliar legs can be seen sticking out underneath the branches at the bottom of the tree.
    — Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Former Dodger Corey Seager will take on a new and unfamiliar role with the Rangers.
    — Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2022
  • Though the Falcons are unfamiliar with the Fighting Irish, this group’s excited for a chance to play on the big stage.
    — Evan Merrill, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2021
  • Even those unfamiliar with the series are blown away by the rides and breathtaking scenery.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 22 Feb. 2023
  • But this is a coaches poll and many of the league's coaches are unfamiliar with Booker's work.
    — Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024
  • There's no right or wrong answer for what to remove, but if an app looks unfamiliar, get rid of it.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Made new and unfamiliar once again in this production, the Lomans look like all of us.
    — Jesse Green, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2022
  • In the closing minutes, the Suns had an unfamiliar face on the floor — forward Ish Wainright.
    — David Brandt, ajc, 31 Jan. 2022
  • For those of you who are unfamiliar with the light-hearted series, Union sums up the impact Tootie Ramsey had on her as a child.
    — Talia Gutierrez, Allure, 9 Dec. 2021
  • There’s a focus on rituals, and many of them are unfamiliar to me.
    — Frank Shyong Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Trying to pitch an unfamiliar tent in camp, especially in the rain, is a pain.
    — Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2023
  • For those unfamiliar with the work of Edgar Allan Poe, spooky season is a great time to get acquainted.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, ELLE, 27 July 2022
  • The Court handles an array of new and unfamiliar problems and diverse areas of the law.
    — Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 17 Mar. 2022
  • The man on the cover needs no introduction, nor is his story one the world is unfamiliar with.
    — Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Williams, for those who are unfamiliar, started out as a member of the wildly beloved English boy band Take That in the early 1990s.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • And for those unfamiliar with Mahjong, the board can also be used to play Backgammon, Chess and Poker cases and other games.
    — Dana Givens, Robb Report, 26 July 2022
  • While Netflix's most popular show is full of unfamiliar faces, the same can't be said of its biggest movie.
    — Jacob Siegal, BGR, 13 Jan. 2022
  • If adobo is unfamiliar to you, make this recipe as written before playing around with it.
    — Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2021
  • Ian Happ is not unfamiliar with hitting in the Chicago Cubs’ leadoff spot.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Sep. 2023
  • Any new or unfamiliar symptoms—from swelling in your neck, ear pain, or skin sores—warrant a visit to a healthcare provider.
    — Karen Pallarito, Health, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Questlove holds the viewer’s hand so firmly that even those unfamiliar with Sly and the Family Stone or their history can predict when and where events will occur.
    — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025

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