unknown
adjective
not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.
unknowns
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pluralof unknown.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Recent warnings about the potential dangers of AI show that there are significant unknowns with such a rapid growth of a new industry.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
It would expose us to a thousand unknowns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
He recalls thinking about the unknowns of that day — how widespread were the attacks?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
When there are unknowns about how an industry will metabolize certain technological changes, they want to hire someone who bounces back from mistakes and takes setbacks in stride.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
I don’t know yet, I am rife with unknowns, part of the hunt is to make the not-known known.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
