adverb
Uncommon
unwittingly
uhn-WIH-tihng-lee
Unwittingly (adverb) means Without realizing; unintentionally. Example: “She unwittingly gave away the surprise party by mentioning the cake.”
adverb
1
Without realizing; unintentionally.
"She unwittingly gave away the surprise party by mentioning the cake."
How to use unwittingly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something without meaning to or without knowing you were doing it.
Common pairings
unwittingly reveal
unwittingly caused
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unwittingly
- Superlative
- most unwittingly
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Etymology
From unwitting plus -ly.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for unwittingly
kingly
tingly
lovingly
amazingly
willingly
seemingly
mockingly
knowingly
alarmingly
annoyingly
strikingly
shockingly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unwittingly” mean?
The word “unwittingly” means without realizing; unintentionally. In plain terms, doing something without meaning to or without knowing you were doing it.
How do you pronounce “unwittingly”?
“Unwittingly” is pronounced uhn-WIH-tihng-lee (/ˌʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ in IPA).
How do you use “unwittingly” in a sentence?
Here is “unwittingly” used in a sentence: “She unwittingly gave away the surprise party by mentioning the cake.”
What part of speech is “unwittingly”?
“Unwittingly” is an adverb.
Is “unwittingly” a common word?
“Unwittingly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
