unbeknownst to

phrase

chiefly US

: without being known about by (someone)

Unbeknownst to the students, the teacher had entered the room.

Examples of unbeknownst to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Internet Safety Labs, a nonprofit research group, reported in 2022 that 96% of educational apps share children’s data with third parties, often unbeknownst to students, parents, or schools. — Stephanie Cook Broadhurst, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, unbeknownst to everyone at Harrenhal and King’s Landing, Aemond’s brother Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) has been reunited with his very much alive dragon, Sunfyre, while Aemond’s dragon, Vhagar, is still MIA. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

In this scenario, he is both scribe and showman, a fact that’s unbeknownst to many fans. — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

However, unbeknownst to both Hye-ri and Golden Teeth, Min-ji has survived the attack. — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026

Rhymes for unbeknownst to

• hullabaloo
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• ado
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• beaucoup