Unknown
Unknown adjective - Happening or existing without one's knowledge.
Usage example: unknown to me was the fact that while I was out, my family was hurriedly preparing a surprise birthday party
Unrecognized is a synonym for unknown in obscure topic. In some cases you can use "Unrecognized" instead the word "Unknown" as an adjective or a noun.
Nearby Words: unknowable, unknowing
Unrecognized
Unrecognized adjective - Not widely known.
Usage example: a still mostly unrecognized but nevertheless significant pioneer in the field of science fiction
Unknown is a synonym for unrecognized in secret topic. You can use "Unknown" instead the word "Unrecognized" as an adjective or a noun, if it concerns topics such as uncelebrated, unsung, in disguise.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- obscure and unknown
- obscure and unrecognized
- remote and unknown
- remote and unrecognized
- secret and unknown
- secret and unrecognized
- unnoticed and unknown
- unnoticed and unrecognized
- forgotten and unknown
- forgotten and unrecognized
- new and unknown
- new and unrecognized
- nameless and unknown
- nameless and unrecognized
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