as in unaware
not informed about or aware of something
unacquainted with the latest developments in the field of astronomy
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Recent Examples of unacquainted
For the unacquainted, a quick description: the movie is about Rudolf Höss, the real-life commandant of Auschwitz, who lived in a home that shared a garden wall with the camp.
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Longreads, 5 Jan. 2024
For the unacquainted, MonoNeon is a Grammy Award-winning bassist known for his avant-garde playing style and decidedly vibrant wardrobe.
—Rachel.maree.cormack@gmail.com, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2024
For those still unacquainted, here are some key facts about Callum Turner.
—Riann Phillip, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
For the unacquainted, Gran Turismo is a racing simulator game that debuted in 1997.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2023
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Longreads, 5 Jan. 2024
For the unacquainted, MonoNeon is a Grammy Award-winning bassist known for his avant-garde playing style and decidedly vibrant wardrobe.
—Rachel.maree.cormack@gmail.com, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2024
For those still unacquainted, here are some key facts about Callum Turner.
—Riann Phillip, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
For the unacquainted, Gran Turismo is a racing simulator game that debuted in 1997.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unacquainted
Adjective
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The Trump administration's reversal of Social Security's overpayment policy could significantly strain beneficiaries who are often unaware of the overpayments.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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And on the ground in Frankfurt, local airport staff seemed — at least initially — totally unaware of the situation.—
Francesca Street,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Another director might have shied away from such minutiae or worse, be completely ignorant of them.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Consider that Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-war protester and recent graduate of Columbia University, was arrested on a Saturday night by ICE agents who appeared ignorant of his status as a legal U.S. resident and his rights thereof.—
Nisha Whitehead,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Fifty-three and childless when the foundation opened its doors, Barnes was not oblivious to the need to arrange its future beyond his lifetime.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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Best’s dive buddy Pascal was diving underwater, oblivious to the danger.—
Don Riddell,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Unacquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unacquainted. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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