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.

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Renovation or remodel projects involve risks of substantial hidden conditions, which can drive up the bid price because of the unknown factor of potential difficulties. —

Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025 Two adults and three kids were sleeping inside when the unknown suspect approached the front door and kicked it before entering, officers said. —

Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025 Future investigation by volcanologists could identify the unknown volcano through chemical analysis of the ancient sediments, Iversen added. —

Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025 As the unknown perpetrators of the devastating attack threaten a repeat event, the current United States president, Evelyn Mitchell (Bassett, 66), calls upon a beloved former president, George Mullen (De Niro), to investigate — by any means necessary. —

Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the unknown