1
as in accidental
happening by chance
an unwitting mistake made in copying the material
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2
as in unaware
not informed about or aware of something
an unwitting accomplice to the crime
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Recent Examples of unwitting
Yet that does not account for the extent of Newcastle’s unwitting generosity.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The anonymous nature of the vinegar valentine meant that anyone could be an unwitting recipient.
—Melissa Chan, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Now, Khelif has emerged as an unwitting lightning rod in the culture wars shaping elite sports and likely to influence new International Olympic Committee (IOC) policies on women’s eligibility.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
But please spare both the niece and the unwitting nephew a lecture.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The anonymous nature of the vinegar valentine meant that anyone could be an unwitting recipient.
—Melissa Chan, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Now, Khelif has emerged as an unwitting lightning rod in the culture wars shaping elite sports and likely to influence new International Olympic Committee (IOC) policies on women’s eligibility.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
But please spare both the niece and the unwitting nephew a lecture.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwitting
Adjective
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The latest data leak is potentially more damaging to Anthropic than the earlier accidental exposure of the company’s draft blog post about its forthcoming model.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each accidental catch potentially removes an animal that was alive before the Industrial Revolution.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Police Chief Rocky Wenrick said officers were unaware that the man entered the vehicle.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Mary graduated from Hyles-Anderson in 2007 and was unaware at the time of the limits of her degree.—
Olivia Empson,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many states that accept late-arriving absentee ballots implemented their policies during the COVID-19 pandemic when vote by mail surged in popularity and Postal Service delays raised concerns about inadvertent disenfranchisement.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Their perspectives should be central to the story, and Theroux’s even inadvertent sidelining of their experiences underscore a deeper issue facing the accurate portrayal of sexism and gender dynamics in documentaries.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In all instances, people are often oblivious about the state of their mouths.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In most videos, Garcia is a one-woman band, acting not only as herself, but also as characters commonly seen in Hispanic homes, including the nagging abuela, oblivious dad and loud mom.—
Xitlalic Montelongo,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Across Southern California, e-bike popularity has soared, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic — with a disportionate number of young riders ignorant or ignoring the rules of the road, authorities say, leading to crashes and in some cases fatalities.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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Having access to knowledge and being able to collectively reflect are rights too precious to surrender to those who prefer us ignorant.—
Megan Thiele Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Unwitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwitting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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