Dictionary entry

Unawares

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Un′a‐wares″ (?), adv. Without design or preparation; suddenly; without premeditation, unexpectedly. “Mercies lighting unawares.” J. H. Newman.

Lest unawares we lose

This our high place, our sanctuary, our hill. Milton.

At unaware, orAt unawares, unexpectedly; by surprise.

He breaks at unawares upon our walks. Dryden.

So we met

In this old sleepy town at unaware. R. Browning.