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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Shapses said there are some unknowns about the study.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Instead, he said, it was a reaction to the refund-related unknowns at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
But here are a couple of unknowns to watch.
From Slate ● Jul. 11, 2026
Tournament success requires adaptability to deal with unknowns.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Mom and the other GSC members are too wrapped up in the unknowns.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
