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unbeknownst
adjective un·be·knownst \ˌən-bi-ˈnōn(t)st\
Definition of UNBEKNOWNST
1
: happening or existing without the knowledge of someone specified —usually used with to <unbeknownst to us rumors were flying>
2
: unknown
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Variants of UNBEKNOWNST
un·be·knownst also un·be·known \-ˈnōn\
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Origin of UNBEKNOWNST
1un- + obsolete English beknown known; unbeknownst, irregular from unbeknown
First Known Use: 1636
UNBEKNOWNST Defined for Kids
unbeknownst
adjective un·be·knownst \ˌən-bi-ˈnōnst\
Definition of UNBEKNOWNST for Kids
: happening without someone's knowledge : unknown <Unbeknownst to him, we were planning a surprise party.>
Variants of UNBEKNOWNST
un·be·knownst also un·be·known \-ˈnōn\
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