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
Unwitting and unknown are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unwitting" instead an adjective "Unknown".
Nearby Words: unknowable, unknowing
Unwitting
Unwitting adjective - Happening by chance.
Unknown and unwitting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Unknown" instead an adjective "Unwitting".
Nearby Word: unwittingly
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