English Dictionary
Definition unfamiliar in British English
unfamiliar
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˌʌnfəˈmɪljə(r)/
1
if you are unfamiliar with something, you have no knowledge or experience of it
Example
The joke would not be understood by readers unfamiliar with Jewish tradition.
Synonyms and related words
1.1
used about things that you have no knowledge or experience of
Example
feelings of nervousness at being in unfamiliar surroundings
