unwitting
adjective | /unwitting/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
not aware of what is really happening; not intended or planned
unwitting
adjective | /unwitting/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMnot aware of what is really happening; not intended or planned
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Synonyms
unintentionalinadvertentunknowingaccidentalunintended
Antonyms
intentionaldeliberateplannedknowing
Examples
"He was an unwitting accomplice in the fraud scheme."
"The leak caused unwitting exposure of private data."
Mnemonic Trick
UNWITTING → UN + WIT (know): not knowing — accidental or unintended.
Etymology
From Old English unwittend “ignorant, not knowing.”
Used for actions done without awareness or intention.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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