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unfamiliar

[uhn-fuh-mil-yer] / ˌʌn fəˈmɪl yər /
ADJECTIVE
different, strange
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bizarre curious exotic foreign new obscure peculiar unaccustomed unexpected unexplored unknown unusual
WEAK
alien anomalous extraordinary fantastic little-known novel original out-of-the-way outlandish recondite remarkable remote uncommon uninvestigated
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common familiar known normal ordinary regular standard usual
WEAK
experienced knowing versed
ADJECTIVE
inexperienced; not knowing about
Synonyms
STRONGEST
oblivious unaccustomed unaware unknown
WEAK
ignorant incognizant inconversant not associated not versed in out of contact unacquainted unconversant uninformed uninitiated uninstructed unknowing unpracticed unskilled unversed unwitting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aware
WEAK
experienced familiar knowing known usual versed

Example Sentences

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However, the extreme conditions in these environments likely force these familiar compounds into exotic and unfamiliar forms.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

Applying for jobs in an unfamiliar city where they may not have friends or family may be daunting for many new grads.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Ibrahima Konate, on the right, carried out these instructions throughout the game in support of Jeremie Frimpong - but the distances he ended up having to cover in an unfamiliar role left him exposed.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Marooned in an unfamiliar city, with no social ties, Folan taught yoga at a local YMCA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Even though our bedroom door is closed, there are all sorts of unfamiliar sounds.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

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