Antonyms for in the know

Grammar : Adj

Spell : noh

Phonetic Transcription : noʊ

Definition of in the know

Origin : Old English cnawan (class VII strong verb; past tense cneow, past participle cnawen), "to know, perceive; acknowledge, declare," from Proto-Germanic *knew- (cf. Old High German bi-chnaan, ir-chnaan "to know"), from PIE root *gno- "to know" (cf. Old Persian xšnasatiy "he shall know;" Old Church Slavonic znati, Russian znat "to know;" Latin gnoscere; Greek *gno-, as in gignoskein; Sanskrit jna- "know"). Once widespread in Germanic, this form is now retained only in English, where however it has widespread application, covering meanings that require two or more verbs in other languages (e.g. German wissen, kennen, erkennen and in part können; French connaître, savoir; Latin novisse, cognoscere; Old Church Slavonic znaja, vemi). The Anglo-Saxons used two distinct words for this, witan (see wit) and cnawan.
Meaning "to have sexual intercourse with" is attested from c.1200, from the Old Testament. To not know one's ass from one's elbow is from 1930. To know better "to have learned from experience" is from 1704. You know as a parenthetical filler is from 1712, but it has roots in 14c. To know too much (to be allowed to live, escape, etc.) is from 1872. As an expression of surprise, what do you know attested by 1914.

As in informed : adj cognizant, conversant
As in knowledgeable : adj aware, educated
As in learned : adj well-informed
As in mindful : adj attentive, aware
As in privy : adj aware
As in aware : adj knowledgeable
As in savvy : adj shrewd
As in shrewd : adj clever, intelligent
As in sophisticated : adj cosmopolitan, cultured
As in versed : adj experienced, informed
As in with it : adj cognizant; stylish
As in acquainted : adj aware
As in well-informed : adj with detailed knowledge
As in versant : adj familiar
As in cognizant : adj aware
As in erudite : adj well-educated, cultured
As in experienced : adj knowledgeable, knowing
As in familiar : adj knowledgeable

Synonyms for in the know

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