"none the wiser" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: See none the. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} none the wiser (not comparable)
  1. Not having learned something after a possible opportunity to do so; remaining unaware. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: never the wiser Related terms: any the wiser
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