ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Unfamiliar

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Unfamiliar is an adjective meaning Strange, not familiar.

Meaning

Strange, not familiar.

More Meanings

  1. An unfamiliar person; a stranger.

Example Sentences

United were second-best for long periods as they struggled to adapt to an unfamiliar line-up and were ultimately fortunate to leave Merseyside with their unbeaten league run still intact.

Word Forms

Synonyms for unfamiliar

Depending on context, synonyms include strange.

Antonyms for unfamiliar

Common opposites include familiar.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unacquainted, strange, unsung, unaware, unidentified, undiscovered.

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