unfamiliar with (something)
idiom
: not having any knowledge of something
I'm unfamiliar with that subject/language.
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For those unfamiliar with Pokémon cards, an Elite Trainer Box is a special collector's box containing a variety of cards, packs, and accessories designed for fans looking to enhance their collection or dive into a new expansion.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Black models confided in her, sharing stories of their hair being damaged, mistreated, or outright ignored by stylists unfamiliar with their textures.
—Lyric Christian, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
For those unfamiliar with the household name, Diamond is a 20-time Oscar nominee who's yet to win in the fictional world that New Zealand TikTok creator Julian Sewell created nearly two years ago.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
The Process To Adopt Changes For those unfamiliar with the legislative process of the European Union, it can be complicated.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Black models confided in her, sharing stories of their hair being damaged, mistreated, or outright ignored by stylists unfamiliar with their textures.
—Lyric Christian, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
For those unfamiliar with the household name, Diamond is a 20-time Oscar nominee who's yet to win in the fictional world that New Zealand TikTok creator Julian Sewell created nearly two years ago.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
The Process To Adopt Changes For those unfamiliar with the legislative process of the European Union, it can be complicated.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Unfamiliar with (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfamiliar%20with%20%28something%29. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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