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unknowing

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adjective un·know·ing \ˌən-ˈnō-iŋ\

Definition of unknowing

  1. :  not knowing

unknowingly

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Examples of unknowing in a Sentence

  1. those unknowing people who think that the world is a kindly place are in for a rude awakening

  2. the poor woman has been the unknowing target of some pretty vicious gossip

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First Known Use of unknowing

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unknowing Synonyms

Synonyms
aw-shucks, dewy, dewy-eyed, green, ingenuous, innocent, naïf (or naif), primitive, simple, simpleminded, uncritical, naive, unsophisticated, unsuspecting, unsuspicious, unwary, unworldly, wide-eyed
Antonyms
cosmopolitan, experienced, knowing, sophisticated, worldly, worldly-wise
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callow, childish, immature, inexperienced, raw; childlike, idealistic, impractical, unrealistic; believing, credulous, gullible (also gullable), susceptible, trustful, trusting, unguarded; beguiled, duped, gulled, tricked; careless, heedless, thoughtless
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critical, cynical, doubting, incredulous, skeptical, suspecting, suspicious, unconvinced; careful, cautious, guarded, leery (also leary), wary, watchful; down-to-earth, hardheaded, pragmatic (also pragmatical), realistic, sober; street-smart, streetwise
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unknowing

noun un·know·ing

Definition of unknowing

  1. :  ignorance

14th Century

First Known Use of unknowing

14th century

UNKNOWING Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of unknowing for English Language Learners

  • : not aware of what is really happening

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