| English adjective: unwitting | |||
| 1. | unwitting not done with purpose or intent | ||
| Samples | An unintended slight. An unintentional pun. The offense was unintentional. An unwitting mistake may be overlooked. | ||
| Synonyms | unintentional, unplanned | ||
| Similar | unintended | ||
| Antonyms | intended | ||
| 2. | unwitting not aware or knowing | ||
| Samples | An unwitting subject in an experiment. | ||
| See also | incognizant, unaware | ||
| Antonyms | witting | ||
| 3. | unwitting unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge | ||
| Samples | He was completely ignorant of the circumstances. An unknowledgeable assistant. His rudeness was unwitting. | ||
| Synonyms | ignorant, unknowing, unknowledgeable | ||
| Similar | uninformed | ||
| Antonyms | informed | ||