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Definition of unfamiliarity

unfamiliarity

/ˌʌnfəˌmɪliˈærəti/
un · fa · mil · i · ar · i · ty
Adverb:unfamiliarly
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Plural:unfamiliarities
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Adjective:unfamiliar
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unfamiliarity Lexical Profile

unfamiliarity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state of having little or no knowledge, experience, or acquaintance with someone or something.

Example

"Her initial hesitation during the interview was simply due to her unfamiliarity with the company's proprietary software."

2

The quality of being new, strange, or not previously encountered.

Example

"Despite the initial unfamiliarity of the surrounding neighborhood, the family quickly settled into their new home."

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• Rhymes for unfamiliarity

• Nearby Words

unfaltering
unfalteringly
unfamiliar
unfamiliarity
unfamiliarly
unfamous
unfancied

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