word
Unbeknownst
Uh-nbee-NOHNST
/ʌnbiːˈnoʊnst/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
unbeknownst
Dictionary meaning
Without someone's knowledge.
Examples
- Unbeknownst to me, all the arrangements were taken care of.
Synonyms: unbeknown
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