unacquainted Definition
not having met or been introduced to someone; not familiar with or knowledgeable about something.
Using unacquainted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unacquainted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I'm unacquainted with the new employee.
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She was unacquainted with the customs of the country.
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He is unacquainted with the latest technology.
unacquainted Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for unacquainted
- unfamiliar
- unaware
- ignorant
Antonyms for unacquainted
Phrases with unacquainted
be unacquainted with someone/something
to not know or be familiar with someone or something
Example
I'm sorry, I'm unacquainted with that topic.
to continue to not know or be familiar with someone or something
Example
Despite working together for years, they remained unacquainted with each other's personal lives.
an area or subject that one is unfamiliar with or has not explored before
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The new job presented many challenges and unacquainted territory for her.
Summary: unacquainted in Brief
'Unacquainted' [ˌʌnəˈkweɪntɪd] describes a lack of familiarity or knowledge about someone or something. It can refer to people, places, or things, as in 'She was unacquainted with the customs of the country.' The phrase 'be unacquainted with someone/something' denotes a lack of familiarity, while 'remain unacquainted' implies a continued lack of knowledge. 'Unacquainted territory' refers to an area or subject that one is unfamiliar with or has not explored before.
