Meaning & use
unfamiliarity
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Lack of knowledge, experience, or acquaintance with something.
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His unfamiliarity with local customs led to a few awkward moments during the trip.
The team's unfamiliarity with the new software slowed the project down considerably.
A note on using this word
The noun form of 'unfamiliar,' commonly followed by 'with' to specify what is not known.
Words with a similar meaning
inexperienceignorance
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