Adjective
those unknowing people who think that the world is a kindly place are in for a rude awakening
the poor woman has been the unknowing target of some pretty vicious gossip
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Adjective
The Mangusta has none, and traveling over tar strips and on certain road surfaces is enough to prompt unknowing passengers to inquire with some urgency as to the source of all that noise.—Car and Driver, 13 Jan. 2023 Now axe-wielding and neck-snapping murderers, the duo have launched into a flesh-seeking rampage, honey-bent on killing not just their former human friend but descending on four unknowing college students staying at home in the woods.—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022
Noun
The unknowing reporter, Taylor Wirth of NBC Sports, was able to quickly laugh off the all-too-relatable blunder after the clip made the rounds on social media.—Natasha Dye, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025 And there seems to be no way to breach the walls of the unknowing self.—Mark Lilla, Harper's Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unknowing
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