unfamiliar

adjective
UK: /ʌnfəˈmɪliər/
US: /ʌnfəˈmɪliər/

  1. Not known or recognized.

    1. This song is unfamiliar to me.
    2. The customs of that country were unfamiliar, making me feel awkward.

  2. Without knowledge or experience of something.

    1. I'm unfamiliar with this software.
    2. She's unfamiliar with the local laws, so she sought legal advice.

  3. Strange or unusual; not typically encountered.

    1. That sound is quite unfamiliar.
    2. An unfamiliar scent filled the air, hinting at a change in the weather.

Synonyms

strange new unknown

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unfamiliar" in English means: Not known or recognized., Without knowledge or experience of something., Strange or unusual; not typically encountered..

The phonetic transcription of "unfamiliar" is /ʌnfəˈmɪliər/ in British English and /ʌnfəˈmɪliər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unfamiliar": strange, new, unknown.

Example usage of "unfamiliar": "This song is unfamiliar to me.". More examples on the page.