Unfamiliar With

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfəˌmɪljər wɪð/

Definitions of unfamiliar with

adjective describing a lack of knowledge or familiarity with something

Example Sentences

A1 I am unfamiliar with this neighborhood.

A2 She is unfamiliar with the local customs.

B1 He is unfamiliar with the new software.

B2 The team was unfamiliar with the rules of the game.

C1 The CEO was unfamiliar with the details of the project.

C2 The diplomat was unfamiliar with the language spoken in the country.

preposition used to indicate a lack of knowledge or familiarity with something

Example Sentences

A1 I am unfamiliar with this town.

A2 She is unfamiliar with the new software.

B1 The students were unfamiliar with the local customs.

B2 He was unfamiliar with the rules of the game.

C1 The lawyer was unfamiliar with the case details.

C2 Despite his experience, he was unfamiliar with the advanced techniques.

Examples of unfamiliar with in a Sentence

formal She was unfamiliar with the new software program and needed some training.

informal I'm unfamiliar with this neighborhood, can you give me directions?

slang I'm totally unfamiliar with that TV show, is it any good?

figurative He was unfamiliar with the concept of forgiveness until he experienced it firsthand.

Grammatical Forms of unfamiliar with

• past tense: became unfamiliar with
• plural: are unfamiliar with
• comparative: more unfamiliar with
• superlative: most unfamiliar with
• present tense: are unfamiliar with
• future tense: will be unfamiliar with
• perfect tense: have been unfamiliar with
• continuous tense: are being unfamiliar with
• singular: is unfamiliar with
• positive degree: familiar with
• infinitive: to be unfamiliar with
• gerund: being unfamiliar with
• participle: unfamiliar with

Origin and Evolution of unfamiliar with

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'unfamiliar with' originated from Middle English, where 'un-' was used as a prefix to indicate negation, and 'familiar' meant well-known or acquainted.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'unfamiliar with' has retained its original meaning of not being acquainted with something, but has become more commonly used in modern English to indicate a lack of knowledge or experience in a particular subject or area.