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
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Hutter is unaware of the supernatural bond the Count has with his wife, Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp), who has been suffering from an unknown condition.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Brady is unaware that Lark is in earshot and overhears their conversation.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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Media pundits and the health care insurance industry are surprised, blissfully ignorant that their elite position guarantees prompt care with minimal frustration.Arthur E Palamara, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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Heller seems blissfully ignorant of what motherhood means — as if pregnancy resulted only from violation, not mutual engagement.Armond White, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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That Biden would be oblivious to this truth isn’t surprising when it’s remembered that he’s spent his career in the public sector.John Tamny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Crocodiles hunt for prey in sewage ponds, hippos lumber past industrial buildings, and zebras and buffalo graze contentedly by the roadside, seemingly oblivious to their human audience.Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Unacquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unacquainted. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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