unfamiliar with (something)

idiom

: not having any knowledge of something
I'm unfamiliar with that subject/language.

Examples of unfamiliar with (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Before the program, Stephany's parents were unfamiliar with the U.S. educational system. Silvia Solis, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2024 Workers unfamiliar with American labor laws may not be provided safety equipment or training. Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2024 Growing up in Texas in the 2000s, new-generation rap-rock star Teezo Touchdown was largely unfamiliar with Talking Heads. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024 The tour gave him a reason to speak to audiences who were unfamiliar with the then junior Senator from Illinois. Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024 Officials are concerned that people unfamiliar with the game may view an individual in a ski mask as a threat and take action. Jazmin Towe, Parents, 19 Apr. 2024 But Oakland airport officials lobbied for the change, claiming travelers unfamiliar with the region fly into SFO even if their destination is closer to the Oakland airport. Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024 In addition to big stars like Peso Pluma, Young Miko, J Balvin, Ice Spice and Carin León, the festival will also feature a slew of up-and-coming Latin acts ready to impress attendees unfamiliar with them. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024 For those unfamiliar with the very public infidelity and breakup Madix endured, she was cheated on (in her own home) by her boyfriend of a decade with her former good friend. Marianne Garvey, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024

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Dictionary Entries Near unfamiliar with (something)

unfamiliarized

unfamiliar with (something)

unfamous

Cite this Entry

“Unfamiliar with (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfamiliar%20with%20%28something%29. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

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