Unknown (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not known to exist; "things obscurely felt surged up from unknown depths".
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Examples
- The mysterious island was shrouded in mist, hiding unknown treasures and untold dangers.
- From unknown regions of the mind, a sudden burst of creativity emerged, surprising even the artist herself.
- The unknown entity had been lurking in the shadows, its presence felt but not seen.
- As the explorers ventured deeper into the jungle, they stumbled upon an unknown species of plant, its properties and uses a mystery.
- The unknown forces that drove the tides were a constant source of fascination for the young scientist.
Meaning 2
Not famous or acclaimed; "an obscure family"; "unsung heroes of the war".
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Meaning 3
Not known; "an unknown amount"; "an unknown island"; "an unknown writer"; "an unknown source".
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Meaning 4
Being or having an unknown or unnamed source; "a poem by an unknown author"; "corporations responsible to nameless owners"; "an unnamed donor".
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Meaning 5
Not known before; "used many strange words"; "saw many strange faces in the crowd"; "don't let anyone unknown into the house".
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All adjective clusters.