Definition Synonyms
Definition of unknown - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
identityperson whose name you do not know
- An unknown caller left a message.
2.
mysterynot known, recognized, or discovered by people
- The cause of the problem is still unknown.
Noun
1.
unclear thingsomething that is not known or understood
- The unknowns in this equation make it difficult to solve..
2.
unidentified personperson with no known identity
- The artist remained an unknown for years.
3.
explorationunexplored or unfamiliar place
- They ventured into the unknown of the jungle.
4.
mathTECH. variable in math to find its valueTECH.
- Solve for the unknown in the equation.
Expressions with unknown
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places that are not known or familiar
The explorer ventured into parts unknown.
factor with unclear impact in a situation
The weather is an unknown quantity in the race.
attraction to things not yet experienced or understood
The lure of the unknown drove her to explore distant lands.
desire to experience mysterious or new things
The call of the unknown led her to try skydiving.
worry about uncertain situations
He couldn't shake his fear of the unknown before the big move.
moving toward a place or situation that is not known
They bravely stepped into the unknown.
used when someone's family name is not known
The author is listed as John, last name unknown.
place not known to many people
They traveled to an unknown country for adventure.
phone number not recognized by the recipient
I didn't answer because it was an unknown number.
someone whose identity is not known
The police are looking for an unknown person.
to feel anxious about things not familiar
Many people fear the unknown when starting a new job.
without knowing why something happened
She left the party early for reasons unknown.
not known or identified at present time
The cause of the illness is as yet unknown.
area not explored or known
The explorers ventured into the unknown region.
soldier who died in war without known identity
The tomb of the unknown soldier is a place of honor.
situation unfamiliar or new to someone
Starting a new job is unknown territory for many.
location not known or disclosed
The suspect's whereabouts unknown, the search continues.
do something without knowing the outcome
She decided to leap into the unknown and start a new job.
engage in activities without knowing the outcome
She ventured into the unknown by starting her own business.
journey to explore unfamiliar places or areas
The explorers began their voyage into the unknown.
explore unfamiliar places or situations
They decided to adventure into the unknown and discover new lands.
Origin of unknown
Old English, un- (not) + known (recognized)
Terms with unknown included in their meaning
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unknown identity
person whose identity is not known
location
in an unspecified or unknown location
direction
to an unspecified or unknown location
unknown person
any person at all, without specification
finding
something found that was previously unknown
confidential
kept from others, unknown or concealed from view
politeness
polite address for an unknown man
unknown item
unspecified item not yet known
unknown
having unknown qualities or origins
unknown
something not understood or known about
nonexistent place
place that does not exist or is unknown
unknown reason
for an unspecified reason
location
unspecified or unknown place
unknown person
person not known personally
singular
refers to a person whose gender is unknown or unspecified
unknown
not known or experienced before
soon
very soon, at an unknown but near time
unknown moment
at a random or unspecified time
substances
sticky or viscous substance of unknown composition
unknown details
details not known or seen
uncertain timing
perhaps at an unknown later time, sometimes implying hope
surprise
unexpected visitor whose purpose is unknown
identity
man whose identity is unknown
travel
trip with an unknown destination
Examples of unknown in a sentence
An unknown person donated a large sum to charity. An unknown donor funded the scholarship anonymously. They explored an unknown island off the coast. The scientist was determined to explore the unknown. The adventurers ventured into the unknown without fear. The victim was an unknown in the investigation.
In the movie, the character was simply an unknown. The deep sea remains an unknown to many. Space is often referred to as the final unknown. Let x be the unknown in this formula. We found the unknown by isolating y.
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- French:inconnu, inconnue, ...
- German:unbekannt, Unbekannte, ...
- Italian:sconosciuto, terra incognita, ...
- Spanish:desconocido, incógnita, ...
- Portuguese:desconhecido, incógnita, ...
- Chinese:未知, 未知事物, ...
- Japanese:名前の知らない, 未知のもの, ...
- Arabic:مَجْهُول, غير معروف, ...
- Hebrew:אַלְמוֹנִי, הַלֹּא נוֹדָע, ...
- Russian:неизвестный, неизвестное, ...
- Ukrainian:невідомий, невідоме, ...
- Hindi:अज्ञात, अनजान व्यक्ति, ...
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