unfamiliarity

Example Sentences

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When they escape from their captor, Jack is overwhelmed by the vastness and unfamiliarity of the milieu surrounding him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Newly minted expats get off the plane and immediately step into a whirlwind of unfamiliarity: Language.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

That demand, he suggested, is less about specific cultural moments - such as space missions or science-fiction references - and more about a general appetite for unfamiliarity and escape.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The unfamiliarity with the play makes it that much harder to execute.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

He says he doesn’t want anyone to be nervous or undone by the unfamiliarity of the theater.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove