Pronunciation: /ʌn.fəˌmɪlˈɪr.ɪ.ti/
noun lack of knowledge or experience with something
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
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.
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.
unfamiliarities
more unfamiliar
most unfamiliar
is unfamiliar
will be unfamiliar
has been unfamiliar
is being unfamiliar
unfamiliarity
familiar
to be unfamiliar
being unfamiliar
unfamiliar