New and Unknown

New

New adjective - Not known or experienced before.
Usage example: the Americas were new lands for the European explorers

Unknown is a synonym for new in different topic. In some cases you can use "Unknown" instead an adjective "New", when it comes to topics like unfamiliar, recent.

Nearby Words: newness, newly, newish

Unknown

Unknown adjective - Not known or experienced before.
Usage example: becoming a father brought unknown joy to his life

New is a synonym for unknown in obscure topic. You can use "New" instead an adjective "Unknown", if it concerns topics such as unfamiliar.

Nearby Words: unknowable, unknowing

Both words in one sentence

  • The Summoner Trilogy by Taran Matharu, is a relatively new and unknown but well-written series.
  • This is because as a Seed of Hope, she is genetically engineered for survival on new and unknown worlds.
    Source: The Immune
  • Video Game / Lisa It follows the point-of-view of a new and unknown protagonist before and after several life events.
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