unbeknown
- unknown; unperceived; without one's knowledge (usually followed by to).
Origin of unbeknown
Related Words for unbeknownst
unperceived, unapprehended, undiscovered, unnamed, obscure, mysterious, concealed, unrecognized, anonymousExamples from the Web for unbeknownst
Contemporary Examples of unbeknownst
In reality, he and been off in Argentina with his girlfriend, unbeknownst to his wife.
Unbeknownst to him, the orb contains an Infinity Stone, which holds within it the power to destroy entire planets.
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Unbeknownst to Rullo, Scotto had not only been caught by the feds but agreed to cooperate with them.
Unbeknownst to Butler, that issue already existed—and Westbrook was, naturally, its cover star.
But, unbeknownst to the Italians, the men in the boat—identified as Ajesh “Pinky” Bink and Jelestine—were not pirates after all.
Historical Examples of unbeknownst
That's 'bout the only way he'll ever do one, Frank, unbeknownst like.
Old Man CurryCharles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
Unbeknownst to her, Mildred would be protected against these dangers.
The Strange Adventures of Mr. MiddletonWardon Allan Curtis
But unbeknownst to it, this very violence thrived on these pecuniary fertilizers.
After the RainSam Vaknin
Some of them carriers, I expect, puttin' their horses in unbeknownst to you.
An Outback MarriageAndrew Barton Paterson
Unbeknownst to yourself, dear, you bore him what he wanted, and what I wanted.
The Soul of Susan YellamHorace Annesley Vachell
unbeknown
- (sentence modifier foll by to) without the knowledge (of a person)unbeknown to him she had left the country Also (esp Brit): unbeknownst
- (postpositive usually foll by to) rare not known (to)
Word Origin for unbeknown
Word Origin and History for unbeknownst
1833, vulgar formation from unbeknown (1630s). No clear reason for the -st, but since 19c. this has become the dominant form.