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unbeknown

/ˌʌn.bɪˈnoʊn/

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adjective

/ˌʌn.bɪˈnoʊn/C2formal
  • ruПрилагательное, используемое для описания чего-то неизвестного или не осознаваемого упомянутым человеком.

An adjective used to describe something that is unknown or not realized by the person mentioned.

  1. Without someone's knowledgeC1formal

    Happening or existing without a particular person knowing about it.

    ruНеизвестно

    • Unbeknown to her parents, she had already applied to the university.
    • He continued his research, unbeknown to his supervisor.
    • Unbeknown to the team, the project deadline had been moved forward.

    Synonymsconcealedhiddensecretunknownunnoticedunperceivedunsuspected

    Antonymsawareknown

Forms
  • more unbeknown comparative form
  • most unbeknown superlative form

adverb

/ˌʌn.bɪˈnəʊn/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'без ведома' или 'неизвестно кому-либо'. Обычно используется в фразе 'unbeknown to' для указания на то, что что-то происходит без осведомлённости определённого лица. Форма 'unbeknownst' является распространённым вариантом, особенно в американском английском.

An adverb meaning 'without the knowledge of' or 'unknown to.' It is typically used in the phrase 'unbeknown to' to indicate that something happens without a particular person's awareness. The form 'unbeknownst' is a common variant, especially in American English.

  1. Without someone's knowledgeC1formal

    Happening without a particular person knowing about it.

    ruНеизвестно кому-либо

    • Unbeknown to her parents, she had already applied for the job.
    • He continued his research, unbeknown to his colleagues.
    • Unbeknown to the public, the company was facing financial difficulties.

    Synonymscovertlysecretlysurreptitiously

Forms
  • more unbeknown comparative form
  • most unbeknown superlative form