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Meanings of unwitting in English

Unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge.

ignorantunknowledgeableunknowing
Related terms
uninformed

Not done with purpose or intent.

unintentionalunplanned
Related terms
unintended

Not aware or knowing.

unaware
witting
Usage of unwitting in English
1
There are many pitfalls to stymie the unwitting start–up company's best efforts.
The Irish Times
2
Less well known is Paterson's real if unwitting link to the attacks.
Reuters
3
But it took just one unwitting party animal to wreck it all.
News.com.au
4
Crucially, Kogan also captured the same data for each person's unwitting friends.
The Guardian
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Used as
Adjective · Verb
Used in
United Kingdom · United States of America
Most used in
1875
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