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un·a·ware
 unaware
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
weIr
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
not aware or realizing.
They walked on, completely unaware of the danger.I was unaware of the power struggles at the office.- antonyms:
- aware, conscious
- similar words:
- blind, ignorant, oblivious, unconscious
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| related words: |
in the dark, inattentive |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
unexpectedly or by surprise; unawares.
Her criticism took me unaware, and I could not respond. |
| derivation: |
unawareness (n.) |
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