unfamiliar
gb/ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ/ us/ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ/
B1
Angličtina
~ 9500
Významy
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adjective
B1
property
1
not known or recognized before
Not known or not seen before; strange or new to someone.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is unfamiliar (to [someone])
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "strange" when they only mean "new" or "not known". "Strange" can sound more emotional or negative, while "unfamiliar" is more neutral. Also, learners sometimes forget the preposition and say "unfamiliar me" instead of "unfamiliar to me".
Synonyma
unknown (Stresses that something has not been known before, without suggesting emotion or strangeness.)
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strange (Often suggests something feels odd or surprising, sometimes with a negative or emotional tone.)
Antonyma
familiar (Describes something that is well known or easily recognized because of previous experience.)
Kolokace
unfamiliar place
|unfamiliar surroundings
|unfamiliar environment
|unfamiliar city
|unfamiliar word
|unfamiliar face
Témata
daily life
|travel
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The layout of the new office was completely unfamiliar to me.
- Driving in an unfamiliar city can be very stressful.
- She heard an unfamiliar noise coming from the kitchen.
- Many visitors find the local food unfamiliar at first.
- His face looked unfamiliar, so I knew he was not from our neighborhood.
Učební příklady
- I felt nervous in the unfamiliar room.
- She does not like walking in unfamiliar streets at night.
- This word is unfamiliar to me.
- The child cried in the unfamiliar house.
- He moved to an unfamiliar country last year.
adjective
B2
property
2
not having experience or knowledge
Not knowing much about something or not having used it before.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is unfamiliar with [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners often use the wrong preposition and say "unfamiliar of" or "unfamiliar about". The natural pattern is "unfamiliar with [something]". Also, some learners say "not know" instead of using this adjective, e.g., "I am unfamiliar with this" is more natural in formal or careful speech than "I don't know this".
Synonyma
unacquainted (More formal; often used with "with" or "to" to mean not having knowledge or experience of something.)
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inexperienced (Emphasizes lack of practical experience rather than just lack of knowledge.)
Antonyma
familiar (Here it means having knowledge or experience of a subject or system.)
Kolokace
unfamiliar with the system
|unfamiliar with the process
|unfamiliar with local customs
|unfamiliar with the topic
|unfamiliar with technology
|unfamiliar with the rules
Témata
education
|work
|knowledge
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- I’m unfamiliar with the new software and need some training.
- The lawyer explained the contract in simple terms for clients unfamiliar with legal language.
- As someone unfamiliar with local customs, he was careful to ask for advice.
- She is unfamiliar with this kind of machine, so she doesn’t want to use it alone yet.
- Many tourists are unfamiliar with the traffic rules and can easily get confused.
Učební příklady
- I am unfamiliar with this computer program.
- He is unfamiliar with the rules of the game.
- She feels nervous because she is unfamiliar with this type of work.
- They are unfamiliar with the local language.
- The teacher helped students who were unfamiliar with this idea.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
unfamiliar
IPA
GB/ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ/
US/ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
un - fa - mil - i - ar (5 slabik)
Stress on 3rd syllable (mil)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: unfamiliar
Příbuzná slova
Core family
familiar
adjective A2
familiarity
noun B2
Related words
familiarize
verb B2
familiarly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unfamiliarity
noun
Advanced or less common
familiarization
noun
Výrazy
be unfamiliar to [someone]
1/bˈi ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
not known or recognized by someone
To be something that a person does not know, recognize, or have experience of.
Příklady
- The local accent was unfamiliar to me at first.
- Several of the names on the list were unfamiliar to the teacher.
- These plants are unfamiliar to most people in this region.
be unfamiliar with
1/bˈi ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
not know or not used to something
To not know much about something or to not have used or done it before.
Příklady
- Many older people may be unfamiliar with social media platforms.
- If you are unfamiliar with this type of engine, do not try to repair it alone.
- The guide spoke slowly for tourists who were unfamiliar with the language.
unfamiliar face
1/ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ fˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
a face you do not recognize
Someone whose face you do not know or have not seen before.
Příklady
- There were a few unfamiliar faces at the meeting.
- In a small town, any unfamiliar face is quickly noticed.
- Teachers often see many unfamiliar faces on the first day of school.
unfamiliar surroundings
1/ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
a place you do not know
The area or place around you that you do not know or have not been in before.
Příklady
- Children can feel scared in unfamiliar surroundings.
- Travelers often get tired because they must sleep in unfamiliar surroundings.
- The dog was nervous in the unfamiliar surroundings of the vet’s office.
unfamiliar territory
1/ˌʌnfəmˈɪljɚ tˈɛɹɪtˌɔɹi/
idiom
a situation with no experience
A subject, situation, or activity that someone has no experience with, so they do not feel confident.
Příklady
- Public speaking is unfamiliar territory for many students.
- Moving into management was unfamiliar territory, but she learned quickly.
- For the company, online sales were still unfamiliar territory.