adjective

unwitting

Unwitting (adjective) means not aware of what is happening; unknowing. Example: “He became an unwitting accomplice in the scheme.”

adjective

Not aware of what is happening; unknowing.

"He became an unwitting accomplice in the scheme."

"She was an unwitting witness to the crime."

Not done on purpose; unintentional.

"His unwitting mistake caused the whole system to crash."

How to use unwitting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing or being part of something without realizing it.

Common pairings

unwitting accomplice unwitting victim

more unwitting comparative, most unwitting superlative

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From Old English unwitende, from un- (\"not\") plus witting (\"knowing\").

Origin: Old English

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What does “unwitting” mean?

The word “unwitting” means not aware of what is happening; unknowing. In plain terms, doing or being part of something without realizing it.

How do you use “unwitting” in a sentence?

Here is “unwitting” used in a sentence: “He became an unwitting accomplice in the scheme.”

What part of speech is “unwitting”?

“Unwitting” is an adjective.

Where does the word “unwitting” come from?

The word “unwitting” comes from Old English. From Old English unwitende, from un- (\"not\") plus witting (\"knowing\").

How many meanings does “unwitting” have?

“Unwitting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not aware of what is happening; unknowing.