unwitting
adjective/ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #17,961 most common English word
Meaning
Not aware of or intending something; done without knowledge.
Example sentence
He became unwitting accomplice in the scheme without ever suspecting a thing.
Synonyms & related words
- unknowing
- unaware
- unsuspecting
- ignorant
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