as in unaware
not informed about or aware of something
unacquainted with the latest developments in the field of astronomy
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Recent Examples of unacquainted
For the unacquainted, MonoNeon is a Grammy Award-winning bassist known for his avant-garde playing style and decidedly vibrant wardrobe.
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Rachel.maree.cormack@gmail.com, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2024
For those still unacquainted, here are some key facts about Callum Turner.
—Riann Phillip, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
For the unacquainted, Gran Turismo is a racing simulator game that debuted in 1997.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2023
But the unacquainted aren’t given much to go on either.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Oct. 2023
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Rachel.maree.cormack@gmail.com, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2024
For those still unacquainted, here are some key facts about Callum Turner.
—Riann Phillip, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
For the unacquainted, Gran Turismo is a racing simulator game that debuted in 1997.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2023
But the unacquainted aren’t given much to go on either.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unacquainted
Adjective
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Particularly around school zones on Fay Avenue and Girard Avenue, drivers seem to be either unaware of or indifferent to the importance of slowing down and yielding to pedestrians.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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For weeks, the neighbor remained unaware of the modification—until her visiting step-nephew pointed it out.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The allegation might have risen above ignorant innuendo if Lyman had tried to show any evidence that the governor, the mayor or the port commissioner had anything to do with the container ship striking the bridge.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Steph Curry was ignorant of the NBA history at stake.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The interactions with locals, oblivious to the outsiders’ real motivations result in some of the most effectively droll scenes: Popa talking about her love affair with a French movie star is cackle worthy.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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Key just about toes the line on the right side of The Office’s oblivious chatterbox Michael Scott, and aside from some predictable developments, the film thankfully never tips into full saccharine or sentimental.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Unacquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unacquainted. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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