The difference between Unfamiliar and Unknown

When used as nouns, unfamiliar means an unfamiliar person, whereas unknown means a variable (usually x, y or z) whose value is to be found.

When used as adjectives, unfamiliar means strange, not familiar, whereas unknown means not known.

check bellow for the other definitions of Unfamiliar and Unknown

  1. Unfamiliar as an adjective:

    Strange, not familiar.

  1. Unfamiliar as a noun:

    An unfamiliar person; a stranger.

  1. Unknown as an adjective (sometimes, _, postpositive):

    Not known; unidentified; not well known.

  1. Unknown as a noun (algebra):

    A variable (usually x, y or z) whose value is to be found.

  2. Unknown as a noun:

    Any thing, place, or situation about which nothing is known; an unknown fact or piece of information.

  3. Unknown as a noun:

    A person of no identity; a nonentity

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