Want to use Unknown correctly in a sentence? These 20 example sentences show the word in context, together with its meaning and synonyms like unidentified or unfamiliar.

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Unknown in a sentence

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Unknown meaning

Not known; unidentified; not well known.

Synonyms of Unknown

unidentified inglorious dishonorable unfamiliar unheard-of unexplored undiscovered undiagnosed unbeknownst unbeknown little-known unmapped uncharted chartless transcendent

Example sentences (20)

According to FSB’s statement published on Thursday, the U.S. used previously unknown malware to target iOS devices.

After investigation, it appears that 32-year-old Terry Barnhart was struck by an unknown vehicle, causing his death.

A man and a woman went viral after being filmed participating in an unknown food challenge outside a Debonairs store.

Arrived as an unknown from West Ham's U21 side, but he really came to the fore in the final weeks of the season.

According to the report, for unknown reasons, the first vehicle crossed the center line and struck the eastbound vehicle.

Another unknown is whether we'll see a cheaper, simplified, and education-focused Apple OS on these machines.

A case was registered against an unknown person under the IT Act, and the matter is being probed, he added.

Alternatively, Banyoles may document a previously unknown lineage of largely chinless H. sapiens in Europe.

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After three decades immersed in athletics, there are not too many times now when Eilish McColgan is stepping into the unknown.

Alternatively, you can find this option under the ‘unknown sources’ section of your smartphone settings.

Another unknown is where Chevy picked up the disease which can present as asymptomatic in some people.

According to police, Gravesande, of Atlanta, Georgia, then splashed an unknown chemical on the nurse’s face causing severe burns.

Although the root cause of Alzheimer’s remains unknown, faulty genes are one of most common reasons.

A mum is taking a leap into the unknown after becoming the landlady of what she hopes will be a new-look pub and community hub cafe.

A new studio album is believed to be forthcoming for Cole, although the release date is unknown.

For they discovered more than the unknown forces of nature; they discovered the unknown half of humanity: children.

Later, in December 2012, she got calls from three unknown numbers and was allegedly threatened by unknown persons.

Airstrikes smashed entire city blocks to rubble in the tiny coastal enclave and left unknown numbers of bodies beneath mounds of debris.

All of these empathetic myths can give people a blanket excuse to be against EVs, whether due to politics or simply fear of the unknown.

Additionally, there have been 209 suspects recorded with an “unknown” sex, which is believed to include those who identify as non-binary.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "unknown" in a sentence?
An example: "According to FSB’s statement published on Thursday, the U.S. used previously unknown malware to target iOS devices." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "unknown" from real English texts.
What does "unknown" mean?
Unknown means: Not known; unidentified; not well known.
What are synonyms of "unknown"?
Common synonyms of "unknown" include: unidentified, inglorious, dishonorable, unfamiliar, unheard-of, unexplored, undiscovered, undiagnosed. Plus 7 more synonyms.
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Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "unknown", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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