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Definition of unfamiliar

unfamiliar

/ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
un · fa · mil · iar
Adverb:unfamiliarly
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• adjective

1

Not known, recognized, or previously experienced.

Example

"The traveler navigated the unfamiliar streets of the historic district using a paper map."

2

Not having knowledge of or experience with something (usually followed by 'with').

Example

"Because she was unfamiliar with the software, she attended an introductory training session."

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• Rhymes for unfamiliar

• Nearby Words

unfaked
unfaltering
unfalteringly
unfamiliar
unfamiliarity
unfamiliarly
unfamous

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Late Middle English by adding the Old English negative prefix 'un-' to 'familiar', which derives from Latin 'familiaris' (meaning 'domestic' or 'of a household', from 'familia').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unfamiliar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unfamiliar
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