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Meaning of unwitting in English
Pronunciation
/ˌənˈwɪdɪŋ/
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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.
lacking information or knowledge
Examples
« an unknowledgeable assistant »
Synonyms
uninformed
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