unawares

Adverb

Meaning

Without design or preparation; suddenly; without premeditation, unexpectedly.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

short unbeknown bang midstream red-handed immediately pop sudden accidentally abruptly mistakenly casually involuntarily carelessly plump
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Antonyms

after available eventually finally fixed gradually
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Related terms

unaware unawarely at unawares

Phrases with the word

catch unawares at unawares caught unawares be caught unawares be taken unawares take unawares

Examples

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Paul

The loathing of mankind is a force that surprises and overwhelms one, fed by hundreds of springs concealed his subconsciousness. One only detects its presence after having long entertained it unawares. Georg Brandes

The hour of death waits for no order. Death does not even come from the front. It is ever pressing on from behind. All men know of death, but they do not expect it of a sudden, and it comes upon them unawares. So, though the dry flats extend far out, soon the tide comes and floods the beach. Yoshida Kenkō

Whilst we drink, prank ourselves, with wenches daily, Old age upon's at unawares doth sally. Spanish Proverb

Whilst we drink, prank ourselves, with wenches daily, Old age upon's at unawares doth sally. Portuguese Proverb

He that handles thorns unawares may smart for it. Turkish Proverb

Close letter words and terms

unawared unawarely unawareness unawed unawesome unawkward