Ignorant of, alien, aberrant, a stranger to, and fresh to are all synonyms for unfamiliar. Familiar and known are antonyms of unfamiliar. And here are 45 another word for unfamiliar.
1. unknown
2. unusual
3. unacquainted with
The noun "unfamiliar" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 2 synonyms with 3 letters, 3 synonyms with 5 letters, 1 synonym with 6 letters, 6 synonyms with 7 letters, 7 synonyms with 8 letters, 5 synonyms with 9 letters, 3 synonyms with 10 letters, 3 synonyms with 11 letters, 2 synonyms with 13 letters, 3 synonyms with 14 letters, 2 synonyms with 15 letters, 3 synonyms with 16 letters, and 1 synonym with 18 letters, for a total of 41 synonyms.
The street looked unfamiliar to me at night.
She felt uncomfortable in the unfamiliar surroundings.
The language sounded unfamiliar, but she tried to understand.
The concept was unfamiliar to most of the students.
He faced an unfamiliar challenge at work today.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Facility | Difficulty, inconvenience | Provision, space |
| Liar | Truth-teller, honest person | Deceiver, fibber |
| Unforgettable | Forgettable, unexceptional | Memorable, indelible |
| Accountability | Irresponsibility, unaccountability | Responsibility, answerability |
| Similar | Dissimilar, different, dissimilar to, unlike | Alike, (much) the same |
| Inability | Ability, capability | Lack of ability, incapability |
| Humility | Arrogance, pride | Modesty, humbleness |
| Peculiar | Normal, ordinary | Strange, unusual |
| Ability | Inability, incapacity | Capacity, capability |
| Stability | Instability, uncertainty | Firmness, solidity |
| Credibility | Implausibility, doubt, suspicion | Trustworthiness, reliability |
| Availability | Inaccessibility, unavailability | Accessibility, attainability |
| Downfall | Rise, salvation, survival | Undoing, ruin |
| Milestone | Setback, triviality | Landmark, achievement |
| Capability | Inability, incompetence | Ability, capacity |
| Utilize | Waste, neglect | Make use of, put to use |
| Utilized | Unused, neglected | Used, employed |
| Compliance | Disobedience, defiance | Adherence, obedience |
| Brilliant | Stupid, untalented | Bright, shining |
| Diligent | Lazy, casual | Industrious, hard-working |
| Possibility | Impossibility, unlikelihood | Chance, likelihood |
| Unfortunate | Fortunate, lucky | Unlucky, hapless |
| Smile | Frown, scowl | Grin, beam |
| Resilience | Rigidity, fragility, vulnerability, weakness | Flexibility, pliability |
| Familiar | Unfamiliar, strange | Close, intimate |
| Dynamic | Half-hearted, lethargic | Energetic, spirited |
| Famous | Unknown, obscure | Well known, celebrated |
| Unfair | Fair, just, justified | Unjust, inequitable |
| Reliable | Unreliable, untrustworthy, dodgy | Dependable, good |
| Unfortunately | Fortunately, luckily | Regrettably, sadly |
| Affiliate | Independent, non-partnered | Associate with, be in league with |