Another Word For Unfamiliar

Meaning

The word "unfamiliar" describes something that is not known, recognized, or experienced by someone. When we say something is unfamiliar, it usually means that it’s not part of our usual surroundings, experiences, or knowledge.

Synonyms

• Unknown
• Unrecognized
• Strange
• Alien
• New
• Unaccustomed
• Foreign

Antonyms

• Familiar
• Known
• Recognized
• Acquainted
• Common
• Usual
• Predictable

Etymology

The word "unfamiliar" comes from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "familiar" derived from the Latin "familiaris," which means "of a household" or "familiar" in the sense of close acquaintance. Thus, "unfamiliar" literally translates to “not close or known.”

Examples

1. The streets of the new city felt unfamiliar to me as I wandered around.
2. She picked up an unfamiliar book from the shelf and decided to read it.
3. It was an unfamiliar taste, and I wasn’t sure if I liked it or not.
4. His reaction was unfamiliar; I had never seen him so angry before.
5. When she moved to a different country, almost everything felt unfamiliar at first.