Apparent
Apparent adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Nearby Word: apparently
Unknown
Unknown adjective - Happening or existing without one's knowledge.
Nearby Words: unknowable, unknowing
Both words in one sentence
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When Hikawa starts going blind from stress, Houjou acts as Hikawa's eyes to help him fight an Unknown, with no apparent ulterior motive.
Source: Series / Kamen Rider Agito - A specific and illustrative example from Sonic Adventure 2 is this: Most players are expected to play the Hero story first, and see Sonic on the run from the law for no apparent reason, then meet the mysterious Shadow, whose motives are unknown.
Source: Futureshadowing
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