don't-know

[ dohnt-noh ]

noun

1. a person who has no opinion or is undecided, as in answering an item on a public-opinion poll.

don't know

noun

1. a person who has not reached a definite opinion on a subject, esp as a response to a questionnaire

Word History and Origins

Origin of don't-know¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

I dont know of many people who refer to the civil rights bill as the Everett Dirksen bill.

From The Daily Beast

I can take good care of myself; beside, with a mischievous glance into his serious eyes, I really dont know whom to marry.

From Project Gutenberg

I dont know that I care for chess; I can not concentrate my attention as I could a year ago.

From Project Gutenberg

Well, I dont know as we need to worry about her, said Jess, shrugging her shoulders.

From Project Gutenberg

But there might be another exit to the cave that you dont know about, Virginia mused to Phyllis and Gale.

From Project Gutenberg

Dont know anything about it, but just cant help playing—natural ear.

From Project Gutenberg