CEFR C1

unfamiliarity

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: newness, strangeness, ignorance, inexperience

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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.

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