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
- 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
- unfamiliars
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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