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Unaware

Ŭn'a-wâre', a.

adjective

a. Not aware; not noticing; giving no heed; without thought; inattentive. Swift.

Ŭn'a-wâre' or Ŭn'a-wâres', adv.

adverb

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.

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