Meaning & use
unfamiliar
Not known or recognized; not previously encountered or experienced.
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She wandered through the unfamiliar streets, checking her map at every corner.
The software's new interface felt unfamiliar to employees who had used the old version for years.
A note on using this word
Unfamiliar is often followed by 'with,' as in 'unfamiliar with the process,' to describe a person's lack of knowledge or experience.
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