unbeknownst
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Adj — Without the knowledge of someone; unknown to them.
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How to use unbeknownst
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Almost always used in the fixed phrase "unbeknownst to [someone]," and leans slightly formal or literary.
Etymology
A variant of the older word "unbeknown," with an extra "-st" added the same way it was tacked onto words like "amongst" and "amidst."
Full origin of unbeknownst →Frequently asked questions
What does “unbeknownst” mean?
The word “unbeknownst” means without the knowledge of someone; unknown to them. In plain terms, happening without a particular person knowing about it.
How do you pronounce “unbeknownst”?
“Unbeknownst” is pronounced uhn-bih-NOHNST (/ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst/ in IPA).
How do you use “unbeknownst” in a sentence?
Here is “unbeknownst” used in a sentence: “Unbeknownst to his parents, he had already dropped the class.”
What part of speech is “unbeknownst”?
“Unbeknownst” is an adjective.