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unbeknownst

/ˌʌn.bɪˈnoʊnst/

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adjective

/ˌʌn.bɪˈnoʊnst/C2formal
  • ruПрилагательное, используемое для описания чего-то, что неизвестно или не осознаётся упомянутым лицом.

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 кому-либо

    • Unbeknownst to her parents, she had already applied for the job.
    • He continued his research, unbeknownst to his supervisor.
    • Unbeknownst to the team, the project had been cancelled.

    Synonymsunbeknownunknownunnoticedunobservedunperceivedunsuspected

    Antonymsawareknown

Forms
  • more unbeknownst comparative form
  • most unbeknownst superlative form

adverb

/ˌʌn.bɪˈnoʊnst/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'без ведома' или 'неизвестно кому-либо'. Обычно используется в фразе 'unbeknownst to [кто-то]', чтобы указать, что что-то произошло без осведомлённости этого человека. Форма 'unbeknown' также используется, особенно в американском английском.

An adverb meaning 'without the knowledge of' or 'unknown to.' It is typically used in the phrase 'unbeknownst to [someone]' to indicate that something happened without that person's awareness. The form 'unbeknown' is also used, particularly in American English.

  1. Without someone's knowledgeC1formal

    Happening without a particular person knowing about it.

    ruБез чьего-либо ведома

    • Unbeknownst to her parents, she had already applied for the job.
    • He continued his research, unbeknownst to his supervisor.
    • Unbeknownst to the team, the project deadline had been moved up.

    Synonymscovertlysecretlyunbeknown

    Antonymsknowinglyopenlyovertly

Forms
  • more unbeknownst comparative form
  • most unbeknownst superlative form