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Meaning of unfamiliar
The primary meaning of "unfamiliar" is describing something that is not known or recognized.
Etymology of unfamiliar
The word "unfamiliar" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and "familiar" from the Latin "familiaris," meaning "of or belonging to a family" or "intimate," which is also related to "famulus," meaning "servant" or "attendant," and is used to describe something that is not well-known or recognized.
Synonyms
unusual
unknown
strange
alien
exotic
unaccustomed
unacquainted
new
novel
unconventional
unorthodox
unexpected
surprising
astonishing
astounding
perplexing
baffling
mysterious
obscure
unfamiliarized
uninitiated
inexperienced
raw
green
unseasoned
unused
untrained
unpracticed
uncommon
rare
odd
quirky
outlandish
foreign
bizarre
Definitions
- Not known or recognized, having no knowledge or experience of something
- * Not having a familiar or expected quality, unusual or unexpected
Usage Examples
- The city was unfamiliar to me, so I got lost in its streets.
- * She found the new software unfamiliar and had to spend hours learning how to use it.
- * The unfamiliar accent made it difficult for me to understand what he was saying.
Antonyms
familiar
known
recognized
common
usual
expected
ordinary
customary
accustomed
habitual
traditional
conventional
normal
standard
typical
routine
everyday
well-known
established
proven
seasoned
experienced
trained
practiced
skilled
knowledgeable