Unawares (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Without forethought or plan; inadvertently; "came upon the diamond unawares".
Examples
- She stumbled upon the rare flower unawares while walking through the forest.
- They planned their dream vacation, but her surprise proposal came about unawares during their romantic dinner.
- He gave a brilliant speech, and its words echoed deeply in everyone's heart, yet they came unawares from his usually reserved demeanor.
- By choosing the right career path unawares, she found great joy in helping others through her work.
- The artist's breathtaking talent was discovered unawares when one of her early sketches appeared online by chance.
Meaning 2
Suddenly and unexpectedly; "rain caught them unawares"; "sorrow comes to all, and to the young it comes with bittered agony because it takes them unawares"- A.Lincoln.
Examples
- The strong gust of wind swept them unawares on the mountain peak, leaving them struggling to regain balance.
- The stock market crash caught investors unawares, resulting in substantial financial losses.
- Fame came to the young actress unawares after her heart-wrenching performance on stage.
- Their holiday was ruined when a sudden landslide hit the hotel, taking everyone unawares.
- The teacher's surprise pop quiz caught the students unawares, resulting in poor performance from most of the class.
Meaning 3
At a disadvantage; "I was caught short".
Examples
- The tourists were traveling unawares through a high-crime area at night.
- The driver was caught unawares when a car suddenly swerved into his lane.
- She fell ill unexpectedly and was soon unawares so much so that she needed medical attention.
- A large corporation like that can easily bankrupt smaller businesses unawares through simple supply and demand.
- High-interest credit card bills often catch young people unawares with severe financial setbacks.