Synonyms for unbeknownst
- adjective
- American English
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Without the knowledge of.
He went home early, unbeknownst to his mother.
Related words
- Other spellings
- unbeknown UK
Example sentences
- unknown Sami accidentally answered an unknown number call.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| unbeknownst | rising | |
| unknown | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- unknown2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (unknown2 = 2 syllables).