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unknowingly

uhn-NOH-ihng-lee

Unknowingly (adverb) means Without being aware; without realizing. Example: “She had unknowingly signed away her rights to the property.”

adverb
1
Without being aware; without realizing.
"She had unknowingly signed away her rights to the property."

How to use unknowingly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something without knowing it, by accident of awareness rather than by intent.

Easily confused with
Common pairings
unknowingly signed unknowingly exposed
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Etymology

From "unknowing" + "-ly."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unknowingly” mean?

The word “unknowingly” means without being aware; without realizing. In plain terms, doing something without knowing it, by accident of awareness rather than by intent.

How do you pronounce “unknowingly”?

“Unknowingly” is pronounced uhn-NOH-ihng-lee (/ʌnˈnəʊ.ɪŋ.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “unknowingly” in a sentence?

Here is “unknowingly” used in a sentence: “She had unknowingly signed away her rights to the property.”

What is the opposite of “unknowingly”?

The opposite of “unknowingly” — its antonyms — is knowingly.

What part of speech is “unknowingly”?

“Unknowingly” is an adverb.

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