unwitting meaning
UK US /ənˈwɪtɪŋ/ 3 syllables
unwitting (adjective): not done with purpose or intent.
unwitting has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
unwitting as an adjective
- not done with purpose or intent
- an unintended slight
- an unintentional pun
- the offense was unintentional
- an unwitting mistake may be overlooked
Synonyms: unintentional, unplanned
Similar: unintended
- not aware or knowing
- an unwitting subject in an experiment
Opposite: witting
- unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge
- he was completely ignorant of the circumstances
- an unknowledgeable assistant
- his rudeness was unwitting
Synonyms: ignorant, unknowledgeable, unknowing
Similar: uninformed
How to pronounce unwitting
unwitting is pronounced /ənˈwɪtɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with unwitting
Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in NG · 9-letter words
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