unawares
UK /ˌʌnəˈwɛə(ɹ)z/ US /ˌʌnəˈwɛə(ɹ)z/
adv 3
Definitions
adv
1
Unexpectedly or by surprise.
Your question catches/takes me unawares, I don't know the answer right now...
And I with these untoward thoughts had striven, / I saw a Man before me unawares: / The oldest Man he seemed that ever wore grey hairs.
2
Inadvertently.
I'm afraid I've taken the wrong coat, unawares.
3
Without plan or forethought.
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