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

Without realizing; unintentionally.

"She unwittingly gave away the surprise party by mentioning the cake."

How to use unwittingly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something without meaning to or without knowing you were doing it.

Common pairings

unwittingly reveal unwittingly caused

Word forms

more unwittingly comparative, most unwittingly superlative

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Etymology

From unwitting plus -ly.

Synonyms

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inadvertently unknowingly

Related words

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Rhymes for unwittingly

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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.

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