unfamiliarity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnfəˈmɪliˌærəti/

Definition

Lack of knowledge or experience with something; the state of being unknown or strange.

Examples

• Her unfamiliarity with the local dialect made communication challenging during her trip abroad.

• The team's unfamiliarity with the new software led to several delays in the project.

• Despite his unfamiliarity with the subject, he tried his best to answer the professor's question.

Synonyms of unfamiliarity

Words with a similar meaning to unfamiliarity:

• newness
• strangeness
• ignorance
• inexperience

Antonyms of unfamiliarity

Words with the opposite meaning to unfamiliarity:

• familiarity
• knowledge
• experience

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