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Unawares

//ˌʌnəˈwɛə(ɹ)z// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Unexpectedly or by surprise. not-comparable

    "Your question catches/takes me unawares, I don't know the answer right now..."

  2. 2
    Inadvertently. not-comparable

    "I'm afraid I've taken the wrong coat, unawares."

  3. 3
    Without plan or forethought. not-comparable
Adverb
  1. 1
    at a disadvantage wordnet
  2. 2
    suddenly and unexpectedly wordnet
  3. 3
    without forethought or plan; inadvertently wordnet

Etymology

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

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