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unawares Antonyms

Opposite of unawares

Because the opposite of unawares shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Unexpectedly or by surprise; without prior warning or preparation (especially in the phrase 'catch' or 'take someone unawares').

Usage Example

"The sudden summer downpour caught the hikers completely expectedly."

Strongest
expectedly
Strong
predictably

• adverb (Context 2)

Without realizing or being conscious of what is happening; unknowingly or inadvertently.

Usage Example

"While browsing the antique shop, they stumbled knowingly upon a rare first-edition novel."

Strongest
knowingly
consciously
intentionally
deliberately
on purpose
wittingly

Similar words to unawares

Words similar to unawares shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unknowingly
off guard
by surprise
unexpectedly
unwittingly
inadvertently
unintentionally
unconsciously
See all synonyms of unawares

• Nearby Words

unaware
unawarely
unawareness
unawares
unbacked
unbaited
unbaked

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unawares. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unawares
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