Unknown

adjective
/ʌnˈnoʊn/

Meaning

not known or identified; unfamiliar
not known or familiar

Example Sentences

The author of this letter remains unknown.

The origin of the disease remains unknown.

Synonyms

unfamiliar, unidentified, mysterious, nameless, undiscovered, hidden, secret
Entry 1
unfamiliar, unidentified, mysterious, nameless
Entry 2
unfamiliar, undiscovered, hidden, secret

Antonyms

known, familiar, identified, recognized, discovered
Entry 1
known, familiar, identified, recognized
Entry 2
known, familiar, discovered

Collocations

unknown person, unknown origin, unknown cause, unknown source, unknown fact
Entry 1
unknown person, unknown origin, unknown cause
Entry 2
unknown source, unknown origin, unknown fact

More Example Sentences

He seldom answers unknown calls.

He tends not to answer unknown calls.

He warned her not to open unknown links.

She is likely not to answer unknown calls.

Related Vocabularies

Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Not qualified or permitted to do something or to receive something.
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.

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