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

Recent Examples on the Web

Luckily for the unknown reader who checked out the book, the library stopped enforcing overdue materials fines in November 2020. —Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024

Brock and the unknown person spoke multiple times for a significant amount of time, officials said. —Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024

At least for a little while, the unknown painter shared a wall with the greats. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024

Further scrutiny of the collision will indicate whether the unknown object is a low-mass black hole, as the team suspects, or something else. —Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 7 Apr. 2024

This unpredictable toggle between the known and the unknown sure felt familiar! —Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024

Ensuring safety and security is crucial in the vast emptiness of space, where satellites orbit and expeditions to explore the unknown take place. —Kyle Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024

Their courage, resilience, and willingness to venture into the unknown embody the essence of taking a risk. —Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 2 Apr. 2024

Please, don’t leave them hanging in the space of the unknown. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024