The psychological phenomenon of feeling unfamiliar with a situation that should be familiar, opposite of déjà vu, sometimes associated with neurological conditions.
Example: Suddenly feeling like one's own home or familiar places seem strange and unfamiliar, or not recognizing words that are actually well-known.
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