unknowable
adjective
un·know·able
ˌən-ˈnō-ə-bəl 
: not knowable
especially
: lying beyond the limits of human experience or understanding
Examples of unknowable in a Sentence
a God whose nature is unknown and unknowable
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But despite some intriguing production, Joji still feels distant and unknowable.
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Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
Set in the aftermath of apocalypse, Postscript follows West, who’s been surviving for some time on a yacht with an unknowable Captain off the coast of what turns out to be New England.
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Mass crises are unforeseen but not unknowable—there is precedent to consult, or at least experts.
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Unlike many of their white peers who can at least see through the glass, Black women faculty have historically received inconsistent support, conditional inclusion and limited mentorship or sponsorship, making the very notion of advancement feel unknowable or structurally out of reach.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
Set in the aftermath of apocalypse, Postscript follows West, who’s been surviving for some time on a yacht with an unknowable Captain off the coast of what turns out to be New England.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Mass crises are unforeseen but not unknowable—there is precedent to consult, or at least experts.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Unlike many of their white peers who can at least see through the glass, Black women faculty have historically received inconsistent support, conditional inclusion and limited mentorship or sponsorship, making the very notion of advancement feel unknowable or structurally out of reach.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Unknowable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unknowable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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unknowable
adjective
un·know·able
ˌən-ˈnō-ə-bəl
ˈən-
: not knowable
some facts in the case may remain unknowable
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