Unknowing Definition & Meaning

unknowing
adjective
  1. unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge; "he was completely ignorant of the circumstances"; "an unknowledgeable assistant"; "his rudeness was unwitting"
noun
  1. ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)

"Unknowing" in song lyrics

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  • "the cloud of the unknowing"
    AOL — AOL
  • "cloud of unknowing"
    AOL — AOL

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