Unwittingly
Definition
(adv) Without being aware or conscious of it, often in a way that causes unintended consequences
Examples
“He unwittingly revealed the surprise party details when he mentioned it to the wrong person.”
“I unwittingly sent the email to my boss.”
“At the pub, she unwittingly insulted Mark's new girlfriend.”
“Unwittingly, I left my keys in the taxi.”
“He unwittingly gave the kids the wrong train time, so we missed the 7:10 from Paddington.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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