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Definition of
unbeknownst adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
unbeknownst
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst
/
/
(
also
unbeknown
NAmE
/
/
ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊn
/
/
)
unbeknownst
to somebody
(
formal
)
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without the person mentioned knowing
Unbeknown to her they had organized a surprise party.
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unbeknownst
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unbelievable
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