All familiar antonyms
fa·mil·iar
F f adjective familiar
- extraordinary — Very unusual or remarkable.
- formal — being in accordance with the usual requirements, customs, etc.; conventional: to pay one's formal respects.
adj familiar
- unusual — not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional: an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response.
- abnormal — Someone or something that is abnormal is unusual, especially in a way that is worrying.
- industrial — of, pertaining to, of the nature of, or resulting from industry: industrial production; industrial waste.
- alien — Alien means belonging to a different country, race, or group, usually one you do not like or are frightened of.
- undistinguished — having no distinguishing marks or features.
- unknown — not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.
- unremarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- unacquainted — having personal knowledge as a result of study, experience, etc.; informed (usually followed by with): to be acquainted with law.
- aloof — Someone who is aloof is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- uncommon — not common; unusual; rare: an uncommon word.
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- business — Business is work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services.
- foreign — of, relating to, or derived from another country or nation; not native: foreign cars.
- original — belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something, or to a thing at its beginning: The book still has its original binding.
- new — other than the former or the old: a new era; in the New World.
- strange — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- unfamiliar — not familiar; not acquainted with or conversant about: to be unfamiliar with a subject.
- unknowledgeable — possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive.
- cold — Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- distant — far off or apart in space; not near at hand; remote or removed (often followed by from): a distant place; a town three miles distant from here.
- reserved — kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.
- unapproachable — not capable of being approached; remote; unreachable: an unapproachable spot; an unapproachable person.
- unsociable — not sociable; having, showing, or marked by a disinclination to friendly social relations; withdrawn.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unintelligent — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
- unhappy — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
- uncomfortable — causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating.
- loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.