Definition

In a way that is not known or recognized; in a strange or unusual manner.

Example

She looked at the new city unfamiliarly, feeling lost and out of place.

Conversation

I felt a bit out of place at the new café we tried yesterday.

Yeah, it was definitely set up unfamiliarly compared to our usual spots.

I agree, the layout was strange and the menu was different too.

Next time, we should stick to the places we know.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unfamiliarly → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "familiar" (from Latin "familiaris", meaning of a household or well-known) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "unfamiliarly" means in a manner that is not familiar or known.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'familiar' (which means well-known) to remember that 'unfamiliarly' describes something done in a way that is not known or familiar.

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