unacquainted

Example Sentences

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Writing the screenplay for “Women Talking” required a rigor and ruthlessness I was previously unacquainted with.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023

But residents aren’t completely dependent on income from people passing through, nor are they unacquainted with profound change.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2022

If you're unacquainted with ciders, wondering what differentiates it from apple juice, or have yet to utilize cider in a savory capacity, look no further!

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2022

As Bauerlein says, unacquainted with literature, they are content with cliches.

From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2022

Nurse Cramer was a good- hearted, sentimental creature who rejoiced unselfishly at news of -weddings, engagements, births and anniversaries even though she was unacquainted with any of the people involved.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller