Ŭn'a-wâre'1, a.
a. Not aware; not noticing; giving no heed; without thought; inattentive. Swift.
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a. Not aware; not noticing; giving no heed; without thought; inattentive. Swift.
adv. Without previous design or preparation; suddenly; unexpectedly; unpremeditatedly. “Fall into deception unaware.” Milton.
*Lest unawares we lose This our high place. Milton.*
At unawares, unexpectedly.
He breaks at unawares upon our walks. Dryden.