B2adjectivelanguageeducation
US/ˌʌn.fəˈmɪl.jər/
UK/ˌʌn.fəˈmɪl.jə/
not known to you, or not experienced before
In context
Moving to an unfamiliar city can feel lonely at first.
I am unfamiliar with this software, so I need some training.
An unfamiliar voice answered the phone when I called her.
Words that go with unfamiliar
adjective + preposition
- unfamiliar withMany tourists are unfamiliar with local customs.
adjective + noun
- unfamiliar territoryThe project took us into unfamiliar territory.
- unfamiliar faceI saw several unfamiliar faces at the meeting.
- unfamiliar surroundingsThe dog was nervous in unfamiliar surroundings.
- unfamiliar wordLook up any unfamiliar word in a dictionary.
adverb + adjective
- completely unfamiliarThe rules were completely unfamiliar to her.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am unfamiliar to this systemCorrect: I am unfamiliar with this system