unawarely


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un·a·ware

(ŭn′ə-wâr′)
adj.
Not aware or cognizant.
adv.
Unawares.
un′a·ware′ly adv.
un′a·ware′ness n.
Usage Note: Unaware, followed by a prepositional phrase with of (expressed or implied), is the usual adjectival form modifying a noun or pronoun or following a linking verb: Unaware of the difficulty, I went ahead. She plunged into a dangerous situation wholly unaware. He was unaware of my presence. Unawares is the usual adverbial form: The rain caught them unawares (without warning). They came upon it unawares (without design or plan).
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unawarely

adverb
Without adequate preparation:
Idiom: by surprise.
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