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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Relationship expansion arrives when venturing into the unknown and taking intuitive risks.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 July 2025
All this change creates significant anxiety because nobody likes stepping into the unknown, especially when your heart is on the line.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 July 2025
The path to innovation, resilience and growth requires stepping into the unknown, admitting vulnerability and surrounding ourselves with support.
—Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Despite the impressive intellect brought to bear, the project was, by today's standards, a plunge into the unknown.
—Rod Pyle, Space.com, 14 July 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 July 2025
All this change creates significant anxiety because nobody likes stepping into the unknown, especially when your heart is on the line.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 July 2025
The path to innovation, resilience and growth requires stepping into the unknown, admitting vulnerability and surrounding ourselves with support.
—Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Despite the impressive intellect brought to bear, the project was, by today's standards, a plunge into the unknown.
—Rod Pyle, Space.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the unknown
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“The unknown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20unknown. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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