unwitting

adjective

Meaning

Not aware of or not knowing about something.

Examples

She was an unwitting accomplice to the crime.
The drug had an unwitting side effect that was surprisingly beneficial.

Synonyms: unaware, ignorant, oblivious, uninformed

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unwitting

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Not aware of or not knowing about something.

Examples

She was an unwitting accomplice to the crime.
The drug had an unwitting side effect that was surprisingly beneficial.
He became an unwitting pawn in their political game.

How to Use unwitting

unwitting of (prepositional phrase): Not aware of something. — "They were unwitting of the danger lurking behind the door."
unwittingly (adverb): In a way that shows lack of awareness. — "He unwittingly revealed the secret plan."

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