unfamiliar

Everyday

1. Unfamiliar means not known to you or not seen before. tree →
2. «Unfamiliar with something» means you do not know much about it. tree →

In the lessons

In reading lessons, pupils look up unfamiliar words in a dictionary. In safety lessons, children are warned about unfamiliar people and places, and not to go with strangers. In stories, a character in an unfamiliar place feels unsure or afraid. Phrases: «unfamiliar words», «unfamiliar with», «an unfamiliar face», «unfamiliar place».

Examples

• Look up any unfamiliar words in the dictionary. tree →
• The new school felt unfamiliar at first. tree →
• Don't get into a car with an unfamiliar person. tree →
• I am unfamiliar with this game; can you teach me? tree →
• An unfamiliar dog barked at us. tree →
• The street looked unfamiliar in the dark. tree →
• The mistake of our trying unfamiliar tasks is soon seen! tree →

Note

Adjective; «un-» + «familiar» (one m, one l, ends in -iar). Use «unfamiliar with» + thing. Opposite: «familiar». An unfamiliar person is a stranger, but strangers are not always dangerous; follow safety rules.

In Jewish tradition

In reading lessons, pupils look up unfamiliar words in a dictionary. In safety lessons, children are warned about unfamiliar people and places, and not to go with strangers. In stories, a character in an unfamiliar place feels unsure or afraid. Phrases: «unfamiliar words», «unfamiliar with», «an unfamiliar face», «unfamiliar place».

Examples

• It is unclear if the author or editor of this section is employing Hebrew terms in a novel way, is unfamiliar with human physiology, or is using animal organs to some symbolic effect, or some combination thereof. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →

Note

Adjective; «un-» + «familiar» (one m, one l, ends in -iar). Use «unfamiliar with» + thing. Opposite: «familiar». An unfamiliar person is a stranger, but strangers are not always dangerous; follow safety rules.