Phrase guide

none the wiser

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Not at all aware of something that has happened; oblivious to an incident or occurrence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: never the wiser

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

See none the.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: no darse cuenta — Translations
  • Spanish: sin saberlo — Translations
  • Spanish: sin saber nada — Translations