un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwer 
: not aware : ignorant
unaware of the problem
unawarely
adverb
unawareness
noun
Examples of unaware in a Sentence
Adjective
she was unaware of the change in travel plans
Adverb
the predawn attack took the airmen completely unaware
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
For those caught unaware, the flies will also happily lay eggs in convenient openings such as the nose, mouth, ears, eyes, and even the bum, if available.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Suspect, armed robbery victim shot Another officer arrived on the scene and was unaware of the robbery.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The Spurs fought back from a 14-point deficit to take the lead in the final minute of the fourth quarter, but with the game tied at 104, Victor Wembanyama threw a pass off an unaware teammate's back and Jalen Brunson stole the ball.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
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Adjective
Clemetson said that Affinity asked for help over the years, such as potential rent reductions, but that the Primm family was unaware of Affinity’s finances.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
For those caught unaware, the flies will also happily lay eggs in convenient openings such as the nose, mouth, ears, eyes, and even the bum, if available.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Suspect, armed robbery victim shot Another officer arrived on the scene and was unaware of the robbery.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The Spurs fought back from a 14-point deficit to take the lead in the final minute of the fourth quarter, but with the game tied at 104, Victor Wembanyama threw a pass off an unaware teammate's back and Jalen Brunson stole the ball.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
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“Unaware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaware. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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unaware
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un·aware
ˌən-ə-ˈwa(ə)r
-ˈwe(ə)r
: unawares
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