Associations to the word «Unawares»
Adverb
Wiktionary
UNAWARES, adverb. Unexpectedly or by surprise
UNAWARES, adverb. Inadvertently
UNAWARES, adverb. Without plan or forethought
Dictionary definition
UNAWARES, adverb. Without forethought or plan; inadvertently; "came upon the diamond unawares".
UNAWARES, adverb. 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, adverb. At a disadvantage; "I was caught short".
Wise words
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