the great unknown

Frequency: 7.29.5 per million words

Refers to a very significant factor that is not known or understood, often with a sense of mystery.

unknownADJECTIVE + unknown (noun)

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great

Examples (10)

  • What the weather will be like on the day is, as always, the great unknown.
  • Death remains the ultimate great unknown for all of humanity.
  • Starting a new business is often a scary step into the great unknown.
  • The space mission ventured deep into the great unknown of the outer galaxy.
  • For many retirees, the sudden lack of a schedule feels like a great unknown.
  • The long-term impact of this technology is still the great unknown in our industry.
  • They set sail across the ocean, heading straight for the great unknown.
  • Moving to a foreign country alone was like jumping into the great unknown.
  • The outcome of the peace talks remains the great unknown for the region.
  • Ancient explorers faced the great unknown with nothing but a compass and courage.