Pronunciation: /ʌn.əˈwɛrz/
noun a state of being unaware or unprepared
A1 I was caught unawares by the sudden rainstorm.
A2 She walked into the surprise party unawares.
B1 The detective approached the suspect unawares, catching him off guard.
B2 The hikers were taken unawares by the avalanche.
C1 The politician's scandalous behavior was discovered unawares by the media.
C2 The spy infiltrated the enemy base unawares, gathering vital information.
adverb without being aware or prepared
A1 She walked into the room unawares and surprised everyone.
A2 He was caught unawares by the sudden change in weather.
B1 The thief entered the house unawares and stole valuable items.
B2 The team was unawares of the opponent's new strategy and lost the match.
C1 The company was unawares of the impending financial crisis and suffered major losses.
C2 The politician was unawares of the scandal brewing behind the scenes until it was exposed to the public.
formal She was taken unawares by the sudden change in company policy.
informal I caught him unawares when I jumped out and yelled 'surprise!'
slang The prankster always loves to catch people unawares.
figurative The storm hit the town unawares, causing widespread damage.
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