unbeknownst

(ŭnˌbĭ-nōnstˈ)

adjective

Unbeknown.

adverb

Without the knowledge of a specified party. Used with to: Our cousin had been ill for years, unbeknownst to the family.

Origin:

Origin: unbeknown

Origin: + -st (as in amongst)

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