unknown
Meaning
The term "unknown" describes something that is not recognized, identified, or familiar to a person or group.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "unknown" with "unfamiliar"; while similar, "unknown" implies a lack of information rather than just a lack of recognition.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maria
found
an
envelope
on
her
kitchen
table
and
noticed
that
the
sender
was
unknown
.
She
opened
it
slowly
and
read
a
short
note
asking
if
she
had
seen
a
small
photo
that
belonged
to
someone
in
the
building
.
Because
she
was
curious
,
she
decided
to
ask
her
neighbors
about
the
photo
and
walked
quietly
down
the
hall
.
One
neighbor
said
they
had
been
looking
for
the
same
picture
and
explained
that
it
was
important
because
it
showed
a
family
celebration
.
They
thanked
Maria
calmly
when
she
handed
the
photo
back
,
and
she
felt
satisfied
by
the
small
but
friendly
ending
to
the
morning
.
Common Phrases
unknown factor
unknown territory
unknown consequences
Synonyms
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