UNWITTINGLY

unwittingly, inadvertently, unknowingly

(adverb) without knowledge or intention; “he unwittingly deleted the references”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

unwittingly (comparative more unwittingly, superlative most unwittingly)

In an unwitting manner; inadvertently, obliviously, unintentionally, unknowingly.

Antonyms: advertently, consciously, deliberately, knowingly, intentionally, purposely

Source: Wiktionary


UNWITTING

Un*wit"ting, a.

Definition: Not knowing; unconscious; ignorant.

– Un*wit"ting*ly, adv.

UNWIT

Un*wit", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + wit.]

Definition: To deprive of wit. [Obs.] Shak.

Un*wit", n. Etym: [Pref. un- not + wit.]

Definition: Want of wit or understanding; ignorance. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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