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Definition of the unknown
: 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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: not known or not well-known
: having an unknown value
: one that is not known or not well-known
: a person who is little known (as to the public)
: something that requires discovery, identification, or clarification: such as
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