unawares — without being aware of or prepared for something; unexpectedly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: without being aware of or prepared for something; unexpectedly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnəˈwerz/
Korean meaning: 알지 못하는 사이에, 부지불식간에, 예기치 않게
Korean pronunciation: 언-어-웨어즈 (강세: 웨어즈)
Example Sentences
- The pop quiz caught the entire class unawares.
- My mom's surprise visit took me completely unawares - I was still in my pajamas at 2 PM!
- The sudden rainstorm caught the picnickers unawares.
unawares
ADVERB//ˌʌnəˈwerz//
without being aware of or prepared for something; unexpectedly
Caught completely off guard
Caught unawares by untied laces while climbing stairs, lost in urgent affairs!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'un-(아닌)' + 'aware(알고 있는)' + '-s(부사 형태)'가 결합되어 '알지 못하는 상태로'라는 의미가 되었습니다. 중세 영어 시대부터 사용된 표현입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pop quiz caught the entire class unawares.”
“My mom's surprise visit took me completely unawares - I was still in my pajamas at 2 PM!”
“The sudden rainstorm caught the picnickers unawares.”
“Death often comes unawares to those who least expect it.”
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