unfamiliar
/ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: unfamiliars
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Strange, not familiar.
Adjective
Examples
United were second-best for long periods as they struggled to adapt to an unfamiliar line-up and were ultimately fortunate to leave Merseyside with their unbeaten league run still intact.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An unfamiliar person; a stranger.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “unfamiliar” mean?
Strange, not familiar.
Is “unfamiliar” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.