unfamiliar with (something)
idiom
: not having any knowledge of something
I'm unfamiliar with that subject/language.
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The defeat could not be blamed on Nuno fielding a team of strangers unfamiliar with each other.
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Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
The group that replaces him atop one hard rock ranking may seem like an unlikely champion to those unfamiliar with the act.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The vast majority of his customers are unfamiliar with sign language.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
For those unfamiliar with the buzz, Luke’s Lobster, founded in 2009 by third-generation lobsterman Luke Holden, has garnered a loyal following for its dedication to simple seafood.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
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Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
The group that replaces him atop one hard rock ranking may seem like an unlikely champion to those unfamiliar with the act.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The vast majority of his customers are unfamiliar with sign language.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
For those unfamiliar with the buzz, Luke’s Lobster, founded in 2009 by third-generation lobsterman Luke Holden, has garnered a loyal following for its dedication to simple seafood.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfamiliar with (something)
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“Unfamiliar with (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfamiliar%20with%20%28something%29. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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