the unknown

noun

: a place, situation, or thing that is not known about or understood

explorers venturing off into the unknown

: a situation that one is unfamiliar with

A fear of the unknown kept her from changing jobs.

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This is a common sentiment among many voters: The amber of memory shines more clearly than the prospects of the unknown. —

Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 12 Nov. 2024 By the time Tuesday night crept into Wednesday morning, the concern of the unknown prevailed. —

Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024 In the end, the most radical thing about Ives is his refusal of simple stories, his acceptance of uncertainty, his readiness for the unknown. —

Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 Built out of a high-performance blend, these versatile pants are ready for that mad dash to catch the plane, or discovering the unknown upon arrival. —

Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the unknown