Unfamiliarity — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌən-fə-ˈmil-yər/ un·fa·mil·iar

Meaning & Definition of Unfamiliarity

Unfamiliarity (adjective)

  1. not familiar:
  2. not well-known, strange —often used with to
  3. not well acquainted

Unfamiliarity (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state of being unaware or uninformed

    "some intense studying rapidly remedied my unfamiliarity with the subject in time for the exam"

    similar: benightedness, cluelessness, ignorance, incognizance, innocence, nescience, obliviousness, unawareness
    related: callowness, greenness, inexperience, naïveté, rawness, simpleness, unsophistication
    opposite: acquaintance, awareness, cognizance, familiarity
    near: experience, know-how, sophistication

Related Entry: Unfamiliar (adjective)

Unfamiliar is a different word from Unfamiliarity. The synonyms below are for unfamiliar, not for unfamiliarity.

  1. not known or experienced before

    "ordered an unfamiliar wine and was surprised to find that it was much drier than what they were used to"

    similar: fresh, new, novel, original, strange, unaccustomed, unheard-of, unknown, unprecedented
    related: innovative, unique, nontraditional, unconventional, untried, unused, unworn, pathbreaking, pioneering, trailblazing
    opposite: familiar, hackneyed, old, time-honored, tired, warmed-over
    near: conventional, established, traditional, tried, tried-and-true, derivative, imitative

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unfamiliarity

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unfamiliarity:

benightedness, cluelessness, ignorance, incognizance, innocence, nescience, obliviousness, unawareness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unfamiliarity

Words with the opposite meaning of Unfamiliarity:

acquaintance, awareness, cognizance, familiarity

Related Words for Unfamiliarity

callowness, greenness, inexperience, naïveté, rawness, simpleness, unsophistication

Near Antonyms of Unfamiliarity

experience, know-how, sophistication

Word Forms of Unfamiliarity

Derived words: unfamiliarity (noun), unfamiliarly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unfamiliarity

First known use: 1594

Frequently Asked Questions about Unfamiliarity

What does "Unfamiliarity" mean?

"Unfamiliarity" means not familiar:. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: not familiar:.

What is another word for "Unfamiliarity"?

Other words for "Unfamiliarity" include benightedness, cluelessness, ignorance, incognizance, innocence, nescience, obliviousness and unawareness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unfamiliarity" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unfamiliarity"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unfamiliarity". Common alternatives include benightedness, cluelessness, ignorance, incognizance, innocence, nescience, obliviousness and unawareness.

What is the opposite of "Unfamiliarity"?

Antonyms of "Unfamiliarity" include acquaintance, awareness, cognizance and familiarity. Near antonyms include experience, know-how and sophistication.

How do you use "Unfamiliarity" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unfamiliarity" in a sentence: "some intense studying rapidly remedied my unfamiliarity with the subject in time for the exam".

Is "Unfamiliarity" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unfamiliarity" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Unfamiliarity"?

"Unfamiliarity" is pronounced /ˌən-fə-ˈmil-yər/ and divided into syllables as un·fa·mil·iar.

What is the origin of the word "Unfamiliarity"?

First known use: 1594.