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wittingly

/ˈwɪt.ɪŋ.li/
wit · ting · ly
Adjective:witting
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is fully aware of the facts or consequences; knowingly or intentionally.

Example

"The witness testified that he had never wittingly participated in the fraudulent scheme."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Wittingly" is considerably less common in modern usage than its negative counterpart "unwittingly," and it frequently appears in the paired phrase "wittingly or unwittingly."

• Rhymes for wittingly

• Nearby Words

wittily
wittiness
witting
wittingly
witty
wiz
wizard

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English "witingli," derived from the Old English verb "witan" (meaning "to know" or "to be aware of") plus the adverbial suffix "-ly."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wittingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wittingly
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