unwitting

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/
US: /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

  1. Not knowing or not being aware of something.

    1. He was an unwitting helper, not knowing the plan was bad.
    2. The unwitting courier carried the package, unaware of its dangerous contents.

  2. Without intending to; unintentional.

    1. She made an unwitting mistake by deleting the wrong file.
    2. The company became an unwitting accomplice, aiding the scheme unknowingly.

Synonyms

unaware unconscious ignorant unknowing unintentional accidental
unwitting adverb

  1. In an unwitting manner; without awareness.

    1. She unwittingly revealed the secret during the chat.
    2. The evidence was unwittingly destroyed, compromising the investigation badly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unwitting" in English means: Not knowing or not being aware of something., Without intending to; unintentional..

The phonetic transcription of "unwitting" is /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/ in British English and /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unwitting": unaware, unconscious, ignorant, unknowing, unintentional, accidental.

Example usage of "unwitting": "He was an unwitting helper, not knowing the plan was bad.". More examples on the page.