unbeknownst to
idiom
chiefly US
: without being known about by (someone)
Unbeknownst to the students, the teacher had entered the room.
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However, unbeknownst to him, Simone had later hooked up with someone new, who turned out to be a doctor in the new intern class, after their breakup.
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 16 May 2025
They were directed to an empty lot south of Flossmoor Road but, unbeknownst to Nelson, flashed bright lights as part of the production that beamed into residents’ homes.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
That was, until 2024 when showrunners Michael Foley and Justin W. Lo were casting for Bronte, Joe Goldberg’s final girl who, unbeknownst to her, would be the key to his demise after five seasons of murders and manipulation.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 24 Apr. 2025
However, unbeknownst to Joe or the four cooks, Edward felt compelled by Joe's message and sent another food critic to secretly review the restaurant.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 16 May 2025
They were directed to an empty lot south of Flossmoor Road but, unbeknownst to Nelson, flashed bright lights as part of the production that beamed into residents’ homes.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
That was, until 2024 when showrunners Michael Foley and Justin W. Lo were casting for Bronte, Joe Goldberg’s final girl who, unbeknownst to her, would be the key to his demise after five seasons of murders and manipulation.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 24 Apr. 2025
However, unbeknownst to Joe or the four cooks, Edward felt compelled by Joe's message and sent another food critic to secretly review the restaurant.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unbeknownst to
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“Unbeknownst to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbeknownst%20to. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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