Definition

In a way that shows a lack of awareness or knowledge about something.

Example

She walked unawarely into the room, not noticing the surprise party.

Conversation

Did you hear about the surprise party for Sam?

Yeah, I heard he was totally unawarely walking into it.

I can't believe he didn't suspect anything at all!

Right? It makes the surprise even more special.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unawarely → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "aware" (from Old English "awær", meaning having knowledge or being conscious of something) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "unawarely" means in a manner that is not conscious or knowledgeable about something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'knowledge' ('aware') to remember that 'unawarely' means acting without knowledge or consciousness.

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