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Synonyms & Similar Words
mysterious
obscure
unidentifiable
unnamed
unidentified
unrecognizable
unfamiliar
strange
unseen
unheard
unexplored
untouched
unseen
unvisited
unsolved
enigmatic
cryptic
ambiguous
unclear
indefinite
indistinct
vague
hidden
concealed
secretive
unknown
unnamed
unclassified
unexplained
inexplicable
unintelligible
uninterpretable
unreadable
obscure
arcane
abstruse
recondite
enshrouded
shrouded
veiled
masked
anonymous
Meaning of Unknown
The primary meaning of the word "Unknown" is something or someone that is not known or familiar.
Definitions
- Not known or familiar
- * Not discovered or determined
- * Not identified or recognized
- * Not understood or comprehended
Etymology of Unknown
The word "Unknown" has its roots in Old English, with "un-" meaning "not" and "cūth" meaning "known", which is derived from the verb "cunnan" meaning "to know"
Historically, the term has been used to describe things, people, or places that are not familiar or recognized
Example Uses
- The unknown variable in the equation made it difficult to solve
- * The unknown artist's painting was a surprise hit at the gallery
- * The unknown territory was unexplored and unmapped
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
known
familiar
recognized
identified
understood
clear
obvious
apparent
evident
plain
transparent
visible
audible
explored
visited
solved
explained
intelligible
interpretable
readable
exposed
revealed
disclosed
uncovered
unveiled
unmasked
named
classified
explained