English Explanatory Dictionary

unawares

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Unexpectedly or by surprise.
  2. Inadvertently.
  3. Without plan or forethought.

Pronunciation

/ˌʌnəˈwɛə(ɹ)z/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-unawares.wav

Word forms

unawares

Etymology

From unaware + -s (adverbial suffix). Attested earlier than unaware.

Related words

at unawares unaware unawarely
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