Definition of unawares Unawares

/ʌˌnʌwɛˈɹz/ - [unuwerz] - un•a•wares

We found 7 definitions of unawares from 3 different sources.

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What does unawares mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

unawares - suddenly and unexpectedly; "rain caught them unawares"; "sorrow comes to all, and to the young it comes with bittered agony because it takes them unawares"- A.Lincoln
unawares - without forethought or plan; inadvertently; "came upon the diamond unawares"
unawares - at a disadvantage; "I was caught short"
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  • unawares (adv.)
    Without design or preparation; suddenly; without premeditation, unexpectedly.

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Sign Language

unawares in sign language
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