not knowing
In the dark
Not knowing is the state of being without knowledge or information about something.
It emphasizes the absence of awareness rather than confusion or uncertainty: The not knowing is the hardest part.
Often used to describe the psychological burden of waiting for news or answers: It's not the bad news I can't handle—it's the not knowing.
- ignoranceAbsence of knowledge
- in the darkUninformed about something
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
- cluelessLacking any understanding
no clue · oblivious · out of the loop · unaware · none the wiser · bewildered · puzzled · mystified · drawing a blank · blank · fog · darkness · lost · flying blind · naive · innocent · guessing · stumped
not knowingknowing
Possessing awareness or insight
knowledge · certainty · understanding · comprehension · awareness
not knowingawareness
State of perceiving reality
consciousness · mindfulness · cognizance · alertness · attentiveness
not knowingexpertise
Skill from extensive practice
mastery · proficiency · competence · skill · command
not, know, knowing, known, knows, knew, unknowing, unknowingly, unknown