Unwitting Definition & Meaning

unwitting
adjective
  1. not done with purpose or intent; "an unintended slight"; "an unintentional pun"; "the offense was unintentional"; "an unwitting mistake may be overlooked"
  2. not aware or knowing; "an unwitting subject in an experiment"
  3. unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge; "he was completely ignorant of the circumstances"; "an unknowledgeable assistant"; "his rudeness was unwitting"

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