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Definitions

unfamiliar

[uhn-fuh-mil-yer] / ˌʌn fəˈmɪl yər /
ADJECTIVE
different, strange
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bizarre curious exotic foreign new obscure peculiar unaccustomed unexpected unexplored unknown unusual
WEAK
alien anomalous extraordinary fantastic little-known novel original out-of-the-way outlandish recondite remarkable remote uncommon uninvestigated
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common familiar known normal ordinary regular standard usual
WEAK
experienced knowing versed
ADJECTIVE
inexperienced; not knowing about
Synonyms
STRONGEST
oblivious unaccustomed unaware unknown
WEAK
ignorant incognizant inconversant not associated not versed in out of contact unacquainted unconversant uninformed uninitiated uninstructed unknowing unpracticed unskilled unversed unwitting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aware
WEAK
experienced familiar knowing known usual versed

Example Sentences

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Deported not to their homelands but to unfamiliar cities deep inside Mexico, thousands of migrants are stranded in a dangerous, bureaucratic limbo with little support and no clear path forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

During Alonso's tenure, Valverde at times struggled to cement a starting spot in his natural role, being deployed in unfamiliar positions such as right-back.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Take another look at that unfamiliar form you mentioned.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Ask for a room located far away from elevators and ice machines, which are constant sources—day and night—of unfamiliar sounds and smells.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Jam watched as Hibiscus snarled, his face sliding into an unfamiliar hostility.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.