Unknowing: meaning, definitions and examples

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unknowing

[ ˌənˈnəʊɪŋ ]

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lack of awareness

Lacking knowledge or awareness; ignorant or unaware.

Synonyms

ignorant, unaware, uninformed

Examples of usage

She acted in an unknowing manner.
He made the decision unknowingly.

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ignorance

Lack of knowledge or awareness.

Synonyms

ignorance, inexperience, unawareness

Examples of usage

His unknowing of the situation led to misunderstandings.
She displayed her unknowing by asking basic questions.

Translations

Translations of the word "unknowing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconhecido

🇮🇳 अनजाना

🇩🇪 unwissend

🇮🇩 tidak tahu

🇺🇦 невідомий

🇵🇱 nieświadomy

🇯🇵 知らない

🇫🇷 ignorant

🇪🇸 desconocido

🇹🇷 bilinmeyen

🇰🇷 모르는

🇸🇦 غير معروف

🇨🇿 nevědomý

🇸🇰 nevedomý

🇨🇳 未知

🇸🇮 neveden

🇮🇸 óþekktur

🇰🇿 белгісіз

🇬🇪 უცნობი

🇦🇿 naməlum

🇲🇽 desconocido

Word origin

The word 'unknowing' originated from Middle English 'unknowinge', which is a combination of 'un-' (not) and 'knowing'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe the state of lacking knowledge or awareness. Over the years, 'unknowing' has retained its meaning of ignorance or unawareness, becoming a common term in discussions related to lack of information.