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Meaning of unwitting in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌənˈwɪdɪŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    unwitting

    Definitions

    1. not intentional

    Examples

    • « an unintended slight »
    • « an unintentional pun »
    • « the offense was unintentional »
    • « an unwitting mistake may be overlooked »

    Synonyms

    • unintended
  2. 2. lacking information or knowledge

    Examples

    • « an unknowledgeable assistant »

    Synonyms

    • uninformed
  3. Qualitative Adjective

    unwitting

    Etymology

    Old English unwitende ‘not knowing or realizing’ (see un-, wit)

    Definitions

    1. not aware or knowing

    Examples

    • « an unwitting subject in an experiment »

    Antonyms

    • witting
    • aware

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