Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unbeknown
Adjective
/ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊn/
Definition
Not known or not acknowledged.
Examples
- Unbeknown to him, she had already made plans for the surprise party.
- Unbeknownst to the public, the project was already under way.
Meaning
The term ‘unbeknown’ refers to something that is not known by someone, often used in the context when a situation or fact exists without someone’s awareness.
Synonyms
- Unknown
- Unaware
- Oblivious
