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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Fear of the unknown is one of the biggest roadblocks to personal and professional growth for many people.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The painting invites viewers to consider the uncertainties of life and the beauty that can be found in the midst of the unknown.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Investigators hoped Ellie's younger sister, 11-year-old Sierra, might shed light on the unknown.
—Natalie Morales, Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2025
In light of the unknown impacts, more than 30 governments have called for a moratorium on the practice, saying that there is not enough information on the risks.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The painting invites viewers to consider the uncertainties of life and the beauty that can be found in the midst of the unknown.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Investigators hoped Ellie's younger sister, 11-year-old Sierra, might shed light on the unknown.
—Natalie Morales, Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2025
In light of the unknown impacts, more than 30 governments have called for a moratorium on the practice, saying that there is not enough information on the risks.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
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 4 May. 2025.
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