Definition of Unawares

1. Adverb. Without forethought or plan; inadvertently. "Came upon the diamond unawares"

2. Adverb. Suddenly and unexpectedly. "Sorrow comes to all, and to the young it comes with bittered agony because it takes them unawares"

3. Adverb. At a disadvantage. "I was caught short"

Exact synonyms: Short

Definition of Unawares

1. adv. Without design or preparation; suddenly; without premeditation, unexpectedly.

Definition of Unawares

1. without warning [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Unawares

unavoidability
unavoidable
unavoidable
unavoidable casualty
unavoidable haemorrhage
unavoidably
unavowed
unawake
unawaked
unawakened
unawarded
unaware
unawarely
unawareness
unawarenesses
unawares (current term)
unawed
unawesome
unaxed
unbacked
unbaffled
unbag
unbagged
unbagging
unbags
unbaited
unbaked
unbalance
unbalanced
unbalanced translocation

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