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- [uhn-wit-ing]
- /ʌnˈwɪt ɪŋ/
- /ʌnˈwɪt.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-wit-ing]
- /ʌnˈwɪt ɪŋ/
Definitions of unwittingly word
- adjective unwittingly inadvertent; unintentional; accidental: His insult, though unwitting, pained her. 1
- adjective unwittingly not knowing; unaware; ignorant; oblivious; unconscious: an unwitting person. 1
- adverb unwittingly without intention 1
- adverb unwittingly without knowledge, realization 1
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Origin of unwittingly
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English unwittende; see un-1, wit2, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Unwittingly
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adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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unwittingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unwittingly
adv unwittingly
- abstractedly — lost in thought; deeply engrossed or preoccupied.
- as luck would have it — fortunately
- automatically — without volition or from force of habit; mechanically: Whenever I hear that song, I automatically think of my dad.
- by chance — Something that happens by chance was not planned by anyone.
adj unwittingly
- accidentally — happening by chance or accident; not planned; unexpected: an accidental meeting.
- by mistake — accidentally, not on purpose
adverb unwittingly
- disregardfully — In a disregardful manner; negligently; heedlessly.
- merrily — a female given name, form of Merry.
- neglectfully — In a neglectful manner.
- obliviously — unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually followed by of or to): She was oblivious of his admiration.
adjective unwittingly
- fortuitously — In a fortuitous manner.
Antonyms for unwittingly
adv unwittingly
- by design — If something happens or is done by design, someone does it deliberately, rather than by accident.
- consciously — aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.
- deliberately — carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie.
- designedly — by intention or design; on purpose; deliberately
- determinedly — resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
adverb unwittingly
- apurpose — (dialect) on purpose; deliberately.
- calculatedly — in a calculated manner
- calculatingly — In a calculating manner.
- willfully — deliberate, voluntary, or intentional: The coroner ruled the death willful murder.
- wittingly — knowing; aware; conscious.
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