unfamiliar
Translation
unfamiliar, unknown, strange
Examples
This part of the city is unfamiliar to me.
This part of the city is unfamiliar to me.
He heard an unfamiliar voice on the phone.
He heard an unfamiliar voice on the phone.
Grammar Patterns
be unfamiliar to ((sb.)) to be unknown to (sb.) This part of the city is unfamiliar to me.
an unfamiliar ((noun)) a (noun) that is not known or recognized He heard an unfamiliar voice on the phone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unknown, strange, new; Antonyms: familiar, known
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'familiar' (well known).
Memory Tips
'Un-' means 'not'. If you are not familiar with something, it is unfamiliar to you.