Unbeknown

Pronunciation: /ʌn.bɪˈnoʊn/

Definitions of unbeknown

adjective not known or realized

Example Sentences

A1 She left the party unbeknown to her friends.

A2 He quietly slipped out of the room unbeknown to anyone.

B1 The treasure remained unbeknown to the villagers for centuries.

B2 The true extent of the conspiracy was unbeknown to most of the public.

C1 His true intentions were unbeknown to even his closest allies.

C2 The intricate details of the plan were unbeknown to all but a select few.

Examples of unbeknown in a Sentence

formal Unbeknown to the public, the company had been facing financial difficulties for months.

informal Little did she know, her friends were planning a surprise party for her unbeknown.

slang He was unbeknown to the fact that his crush liked him back.

figurative The true meaning of the painting was unbeknown to most viewers.

Grammatical Forms of unbeknown

• past tense: unbeknowned
• plural: unbeknowns
• comparative: more unbeknown
• superlative: most unbeknown
• present tense: unbeknown
• future tense: will be unbeknown
• perfect tense: has been unbeknown
• continuous tense: is being unbeknown
• singular: unbeknown
• positive degree: unbeknown
• infinitive: to unbeknown
• gerund: unbeknowning
• participle: unbeknowned

Origin and Evolution of unbeknown

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unbeknown' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'be' meaning 'to exist or be present'. It is derived from Middle English and Old English origins.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Middle English to mean 'unknown' or 'not known', the word 'unbeknown' has evolved over time to be used in modern English to indicate something happening or existing without the knowledge of a particular person or group.