Pronunciation

/ˈʌn.knəʊn/

Definitions

• Adjective: Not known or recognized; unfamiliar. For example: “The answer to this question is unknown.”
• Noun: A person or thing that is not recognized or identified. For example: “There were several unknown attendees at the event.”
• Verb: To be unaware of or have no knowledge about. For example: “It’s unknown how the accident occurred.”

Phrases

• “Unknown quantity” refers to something unpredictable or uncertain.
• “Unknown factors” are elements that cannot be foreseen or are not well understood.
• “Unknown territory” is a new or unfamiliar area, situation, or topic.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The identity of the suspect remains unknown.”
• Noun: “There were many unknown faces at the conference.”
• Verb: “Our team is still working to uncover the unknown details of the project.”

Synonyms

• Unidentified
• Unfamiliar
• Unrecognized
• Uncharted
• Unexplored

Antonyms

• Known
• Recognizable
• Identified
• Familiar
• Established