Pronunciation: /ˈteɪkən ʌnəˈwɛrz/
verb Taken is the past participle form of the verb 'take', which means to grasp, hold, or seize.
A1 She was taken unawares by the surprise birthday party.
A2 The hiker was taken unawares by the sudden thunderstorm.
B1 The company was taken unawares by the competitor's new product launch.
B2 The detective was taken unawares by the criminal's unexpected confession.
C1 The government was taken unawares by the sudden outbreak of civil unrest.
C2 The experienced negotiator was taken unawares by the rookie's clever tactics.
adverb Unawares is an adverb that means without being aware of or prepared for something.
A1 She was taken unawares by the sudden noise.
A2 The cat was taken unawares by the dog's barking.
B1 The team was taken unawares by the opposing team's new strategy.
B2 The politician was taken unawares by the unexpected question from the journalist.
C1 The experienced detective was rarely taken unawares during investigations.
C2 The CEO was taken unawares by the sudden resignation of their top executive.
formal The soldiers were taken unawares by the sudden attack from the enemy.
informal I was taken unawares when my friends threw me a surprise party.
slang The prankster jumped out from behind the door, taking everyone unawares.
figurative Her unexpected resignation took the company unawares, leaving them scrambling to find a replacement.
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