IDK
Brief admission: clueless
IDK is internet shorthand for "I don't know," used in texting and casual online communication: IDK what time they're coming.
It can express genuine uncertainty or deflect a question you'd rather not answer.
The lowercase form idk is equally common and often feels more casual or indifferent.
Casual admission of ignorance
- unsureLacking confidence or certainty
- beats meAdmission of ignorance
- no clueState of ignorance
- not sureState of doubt
shrug · question mark · clueless · uncertain · unaware · ignorant · oblivious · blank
Absence of feeling
- mehIndifference, vocalized
- whateverExpression of apathy
- shrugShoulder gesture of uncertainty
- dismissiveShowing contemptuous disregard
nonchalant · unbothered · disinterest · careless · blasé · detached · aloof · indifferent
Informal in-group vocabulary
- abbreviationShortened word form
- acronymWord made from initials
- chatInformal verbal exchange
- messagingSending written digital communications
internet speak · shorthand · lingo · vernacular · colloquial · informal · online · digital
dunno
Casual admission of ignorance
not sure · shrug · question mark · clueless · uncertain · unaware · ignorant · oblivious · blank · drawing a blank
apathy
Absence of feeling
dismissive · nonchalant · unbothered · disinterest · careless · blasé · detached · aloof · indifferent · unconcerned
slang
Informal in-group vocabulary
- abbreviationShortened word form
- acronymWord made from initials
- chatInformal verbal exchange
internet speak · messaging · shorthand · lingo · vernacular · colloquial · informal · online · digital · communication
IDKI know
Acknowledgment of awareness
definitely · absolutely · certainly · for sure · obviously