What is the meaning of unwitting?

adjective

  • Not done with purpose or intent.
    • usage: "an unintended slight"; "an unintentional pun"; "the offense was unintentional"; "an unwitting mistake may be overlooked"
  • Not aware or knowing.
    • usage: "an unwitting subject in an experiment"
  • Unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge.
    • usage: "he was completely ignorant of the circumstances"; "an unknowledgeable assistant"; "his rudeness was unwitting"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
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