Transcription
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- [uhn-fuh-mil-yer]
- /ˌʌn fəˈmɪl yər/
- /ʌn.fəˈmɪl.i.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-fuh-mil-yer]
- /ˌʌn fəˈmɪl yər/
Definitions of unfamiliar word
- adjective unfamiliar not familiar; not acquainted with or conversant about: to be unfamiliar with a subject. 1
- adjective unfamiliar different; unaccustomed; unusual; strange: an unfamiliar treat. 1
- adjective unfamiliar experience: unusual 1
- adjective unfamiliar not known or recognized 1
- adjective unfamiliar person: not knowledgeable about sthg 1
- adjective unfamiliar If something is unfamiliar to you, you know nothing or very little about it, because you have not seen or experienced it before. 0
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Origin of unfamiliar
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; un-1 + familiar
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Parts of speech for Unfamiliar
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unfamiliar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unfamiliar usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unfamiliar
adv unfamiliar
- abnormally — not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard: abnormal powers of concentration; an abnormal amount of snow; abnormal behavior.
- amazingly — causing great surprise or sudden wonder.
- astonishingly — causing astonishment or surprise; amazing: an astonishing victory; an astonishing remark.
- curiously — eager to learn or know; inquisitive.
- fantastically — conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination; odd and remarkable; bizarre; grotesque: fantastic rock formations; fantastic designs.
adj unfamiliar
- amnesic — a person affected by amnesia.
- avantgarde — the advance group in any field, especially in the visual, literary, or musical arts, whose works are characterized chiefly by unorthodox and experimental methods.
- brand new — entirely new.
- dewy — Something that is dewy is wet with dew.
- fab — fabulous (def 2).
adjective unfamiliar
- alien — Alien means belonging to a different country, race, or group, usually one you do not like or are frightened of.
- exogenous — Of, relating to, or developing from external factors.
- exotic — An exotic plant or animal.
- extraordinary — Very unusual or remarkable.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
adverb unfamiliar
- exotically — In an exotic manner.
- queerly — strange or odd from a conventional viewpoint; unusually different; singular: a queer notion of justice.
Antonyms for unfamiliar
adj unfamiliar
- approximal — situated side by side; close together
- at close quarters — If you do something at close quarters, you do it very near to a particular person or thing.
- been around — in a circle, ring, or the like; so as to surround a person, group, thing, etc.: The crowd gathered around.
- buddy-buddy — very friendly; intimate.
- celeb — A celeb is the same as a celebrity.
adjective unfamiliar
- conversant — If you are conversant with something, you are familiar with it and able to deal with it.
- everyday — Happening or used every day; daily.
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
- whitebread — any white or light-colored bread made from finely ground, usually bleached, flour.
- witting — knowing; aware; conscious.
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