Synonyms of unawares

Adverb

1. unawares

usage: without forethought or plan; inadvertently; "came upon the diamond unawares"

2. unawares

usage: suddenly and unexpectedly; "rain caught them unawares"; "sorrow comes to all, and to the young it comes with bittered agony because it takes them unawares"- A.Lincoln

3. short, unawares

usage: at a disadvantage; "I was caught short"

Definition and meaning of unawares (Dictionary)