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, MonoNeon is a Grammy Award-winning bassist known for his avant-garde playing style and decidedly vibrant wardrobe.
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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
But the unacquainted aren’t given much to go on either.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Oct. 2023
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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
But the unacquainted aren’t given much to go on either.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unacquainted
Adjective
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New York lawyer Emil Bove, who was one of President Trump’s criminal defense attorneys and is now principal associate deputy attorney general, is handing out the orders, but Attorney General Pam Bondi and Trump himself are not unaware of the terrible machinations.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Pham was unaware that high blood pressure, which runs in his family, is the second leading cause of kidney failure, after diabetes.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Put simply, many Americans are woefully ignorant about the structure and features of their government.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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There’s obviously ignorant, racist people in Vermont as well, but the vibe in general is way more progressive.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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Proponents of the Build Back Better agenda, in convincing themselves that the hot economy was transformative for workers, appeared oblivious to the genuine concerns of the electorate.—
Jason Furman,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Warriors’ front office isn’t oblivious to this notion.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Unacquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unacquainted. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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