unawares
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ˌə
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na
wares
ˈwɛrz
verz
/ˌʌnəwˈe‍əz/

Definition & Meaning of "unawares"in English

unawares
01

without forethought or plan; inadvertently

Grammatical Information
adverbs of manner
02

suddenly and unexpectedly

03

being caught by surprise, without any prior warning or preparation

Examples
The sudden question caught him unawares, and he struggled to respond.
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