Synonyms & related words for unawares

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of unawares — including unsuspectingly, unwittingly, unknowingly, unexpectedly, unprepared, inadvertently. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to unawares

Explore words related to unawares — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include unsuspecting, unnoticed, unperceived, unsuspected, incognizant, caught, unwary, unremarked. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for unawares

Common synonyms for unawares include unsuspectingly, unwittingly, unknowingly, unexpectedly, unprepared, inadvertently, unintentionally, unconsciously — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does unawares come from?

The word unawares breaks down into one root of Old English origin: the root un-, from Old English un (“not, reverse”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.