Definition

Not familiar with someone or something; lacking knowledge or experience about a particular person or topic.

Example

She felt unacquainted with the local customs when she moved to the new city.

Conversation

I met someone at the party last night who seemed really nice.

Oh really? Was he a friend of yours?

No, we were actually unacquainted before that.

That's cool! It's always nice to meet new people.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unacquainted → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "acquainted" (from Old French *acointier*, meaning to make known or to become familiar). The word "unacquainted" means not familiar or not known to someone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'familiar' ('acquainted') — this helps you remember that unacquainted means not familiar with someone.

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