NYT Dictionary

UNKNOWING

/ˈənnoʊɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounun-KNOW-ingun-know-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024

Meaning

Without knowing; ignorant.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Etymology tree English un- English know English -ing English knowing English unknowing From un- + knowing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ignorantnessnescienceunknowingnessignorantunknowledgeableunwittingagnosticismasleepawkwardblankminded

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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