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
The unfamiliarity with the play makes it that much harder to execute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
Still, some experts believe the obvious language barrier and unfamiliarity with Russian systems would complicate any fighting roles, suggesting instead that Pyongyang’s troops would be tapped for their engineering and construction capabilities.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2024
I know it’s not home, but it’s familiar in its unfamiliarity.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
