Unfamiliarity

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌn.fəˌmɪlˈɪr.ɪ.ti/

Definitions of unfamiliarity

noun lack of knowledge or experience with something

Example Sentences

A1 I feel a sense of unfamiliarity in this new city.

A2 Her unfamiliarity with the topic was evident during the presentation.

B1 The team's unfamiliarity with the new software caused delays in the project.

B2 Despite his unfamiliarity with the language, he managed to communicate effectively.

C1 The professor's unfamiliarity with modern teaching methods was a hindrance to student engagement.

C2 The diplomat's unfamiliarity with local customs led to a diplomatic incident.

adjective unfamiliar

Example Sentences

A1 The new student felt overwhelmed by the unfamiliarity of the school.

A2 She struggled with the unfamiliarity of the language when she moved to a new country.

B1 The team had difficulty adjusting to the unfamiliarity of the new software.

B2 Despite his unfamiliarity with the topic, he was able to grasp the main concepts quickly.

C1 The expert navigated through the unfamiliarity of the complex data with ease.

C2 Her extensive experience allowed her to overcome the unfamiliarity of the challenging situation.

Examples of unfamiliarity in a Sentence

formal Due to her unfamiliarity with the new software, she struggled to complete the task efficiently.

informal I felt a sense of unfamiliarity when I walked into the party and didn't recognize anyone.

slang The unfamiliarity of the neighborhood made me feel a bit out of place.

figurative The unfamiliarity of the situation was like being lost in a maze with no map.

Grammatical Forms of unfamiliarity

plural

unfamiliarities

comparative

more unfamiliar

superlative

most unfamiliar

present tense

is unfamiliar

future tense

will be unfamiliar

perfect tense

has been unfamiliar

continuous tense

is being unfamiliar

singular

unfamiliarity

positive degree

familiar

infinitive

to be unfamiliar

gerund

being unfamiliar

participle

unfamiliar

Origin and Evolution of unfamiliarity

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unfamiliarity' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'familiarity' meaning 'the quality of being well known or easily recognized.'
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unfamiliarity' has maintained its original meaning of 'not being well known or recognized,' but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe a lack of knowledge or experience in a particular subject or situation.