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unwitting

[uhn-wit-ing] / ʌnˈwɪt ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
without fully realizing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
forgetful inadvertent uninformed unsuspecting
WEAK
accidental aimless chance comatose haphazard ignorant incognizant inconversant innocent involuntary numb oblivious senseless unacquainted unaware unconscious undesigned unfamiliar uninstructed unintended unintentional unknowing unmeant unmindful unplanned unthinking
Antonyms
STRONGEST
attentive
WEAK
conscious intentional realizing witting

Example Sentences

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But in other cases, managers may be taking advantage of unwitting investors.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

On social media, Lægreid was roasted for throwing the spotlight onto his unwitting ex.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Once there, she became an unwitting participant in covert CIA experiments known as MK-Ultra.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Several researchers and NGOs believe the Maasai are unwitting participants in a vast "greenwashing" scheme by Volkswagen.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

His directness took her by surprise, as did his unwitting use of the Swanburne motto.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood