adjective
unwitting
Unwitting (adjective) means not aware of what is happening; unknowing. Example: “He became an unwitting accomplice in the scheme.”
adjective
1
Not aware of what is happening; unknowing.
"He became an unwitting accomplice in the scheme."
"She was an unwitting witness to the crime."
2
Not done on purpose; unintentional.
"His unwitting mistake caused the whole system to crash."
How to use unwitting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing or being part of something without realizing it.
Common pairings
unwitting accomplice
unwitting victim
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unwitting
- Superlative
- most unwitting
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Etymology
From Old English unwitende, from un- (\"not\") plus witting (\"knowing\").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for unwitting
fitting
sitting
hitting
pitting
knitting
shitting
quitting
spitting
flitting
slitting
admitting
befitting
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Frequently asked questions
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.
