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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Prime Video’s award-winning series returns with a new unwitting hero, who is hired as a temp at a hot sauce company — gentle, funny pranks ensue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Now unwitting spectators are yelling fault, filing noise complaints and petitions to curb playing hours that have left authorities in a pickle.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

Experts say similar AI tools are being used to create deepfake audio and video of corporate executives to try to pry information out of unwitting employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

I am the Black Swan, and as a reviewer later acknowledges, “The vile Odile was delightfully chilly as she seduced the unwitting prince.”

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince

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