Synonyms for

Unbeknownst

Verb / ʌnbi:ˈnəʊnst / Another word for unbeknownst — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Without the knowledge of someone

Synonyms & similar words

unbeknown unknown unaware ignorant uninformed clueless unenlightened unconscious unfamiliar incognizant unrecognized undiscovered unseen unheard-of unapprehended unperceived unwitting unrevealed unexposed unpublished unreported

Example sentences

  1. Unbeknownst to me, my brother had eaten all of the cookies.
  2. She whispered the secret to me, unbeknownst to everyone else.
  3. The thief stole the money, unbeknownst to the store owners.
  4. Unbeknownst to the audience, the magician had hidden the rabbit in his hat.
  5. The treasure was buried in the backyard, unbeknownst to the new homeowners.

Quotes

  • Unbeknownst to most people, I am quite a good dancer.
  • Unbeknownst to us, our experience adds up, and we know more than we know we know.
  • Unbeknownst to many people, the First Amendment to the Constitution is intended to protect the individual against the government.

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