the unknown
noun
: a place, situation, or thing that is not known about or understood
explorers venturing off into the unknown
: a situation that one is unfamiliar with
A fear of the unknown kept her from changing jobs.
Examples of the unknown in a Sentence
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Some people prioritize the unknown over their current situation.
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Anya Taylor-Joy would be willing to venture into the unknown for her next role!
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
Get ready to explore the unknown and embrace those growing pains.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2024
Instead of fearing the unknown, why not consider diving head first into the chance to explore a new reality?
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2024
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Anya Taylor-Joy would be willing to venture into the unknown for her next role!
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
Get ready to explore the unknown and embrace those growing pains.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2024
Instead of fearing the unknown, why not consider diving head first into the chance to explore a new reality?
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the unknown
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“The unknown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20unknown. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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