unwittingly

Meaning

In a way that is not intended or realized; without knowledge or awareness.

Examples

• He unwittingly revealed the surprise party plans during the dinner conversation.
• The company unwittingly hired a candidate who had falsified his entire resume.

Pronunciation: ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli

Synonyms of unwittingly

Words with a similar meaning to unwittingly:

• accidentally
• unintentionally
• inadvertently
• unconsciously

Antonyms of unwittingly

Words with the opposite meaning to unwittingly:

• knowingly
• deliberately