unawares

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adverb without forethought or plan; inadvertently
  2. adverb suddenly and unexpectedly; ; - A.Lincoln
  3. adverb at a disadvantage

Etymology

From unaware + -s (adverbial suffix). Attested earlier than unaware.

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