unawares

An adverb meaning 'without being aware' or 'unexpectedly.' It is used to describe an action that happens by surprise or without the subject's knowledge, often in the phrase 'catch someone unawares.'

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1. Inadvertently C1 formal

   Without forethought or plan; accidentally or unintentionally.

   • He caught her unawares with his sudden question.
   • The news took him unawares, leaving him speechless.
   • She walked into the room unawares, not realizing the meeting had started.

   ruНеожиданноessin darse cuentafrpar inadvertancedeUnabsichtlichptSem quererzh不知不觉地arدون قصد

   Synonyms: accidentallyby chanceinadvertentlymistakenlyunintentionallyunknowinglyunwittingly

   Antonyms: consciouslydeliberatelyintentionallypurposelywillfully

2. Suddenly and unexpectedly C1 formal

   Occurring without warning or preparation; by surprise.

   • The storm hit the town unawares, causing widespread damage.
   • The announcement came unawares, shocking everyone in the audience.
   • He was taken unawares by the sudden change in weather.

   ruВнезапно и неожиданноesde improvisofrà l'improviste, par surprisedePlötzlich und unerwartetptDe repente e inesperadamentezh突然且意外地arبشكل مفاجئ ودون سابق إنذار

   Synonyms: abruptlyoff guardsuddenlysurprisinglyunexpectedly

3. At a disadvantage C2 formal

   In a position of vulnerability or unpreparedness.

   • The ambush caught the soldiers unawares, leaving them at a disadvantage.
   • She was caught unawares by the difficult exam questions.
   • The sudden financial crisis took the company unawares.

   ruВрасплохesdesprevenidofrau dépourvudeUnvorbereitetptDesprevenidozh措手不及arعلى غِرّة

   Synonyms: off guard

• more unawares comparative form
• most unawares superlative form