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unawares

The word “unawares” has 3 syllables: un-a-wares

It's pronounced as /ˌʌnəˈwɛrz/

What is synonym and antonym for unawares?

In the thesaurus, “unawares” has 28 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for unawares along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for unawares

Antonyms for unawares

Meanings of unawares

  • adverb
    1. Unexpectedly or by surprise.
    2. Inadvertently.
    3. Without plan or forethought.

Example Sentences

  • The sudden noise caught her unawares, making her jump in surprise.
  • They were taken unawares by the early arrival of the guests and had to quickly prepare for the party.
  • The news of his resignation came unawares to the staff, leaving them shocked and uncertain.
  • The cat pounced on the mouse, catching it unawares as it scurried across the floor.
  • Walking through the dark forest, they were wary of any creatures that might approach them unawares.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to unawares, such as: aback, abruptly, accidentally, all of a sudden, amazingly, astoundingly, by accident.

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Related Words

aback

unanticipatedly

  • aback
  • abruptly
  • all at once
  • all of a sudden
  • amazingly
  • astoundingly
  • asudden
  • by surprise
  • forthwith
  • off base
  • on spur of moment
  • precipitously
  • quickly
  • short
  • sudden
  • suddenly
  • surprisingly
  • swiftly
  • unaware
  • unawares
  • unexpectedly
  • without delay
  • without hesitation
  • without warning

unaware

off base

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