--- title: U — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 2 description: The 584 words of the English dictionary under U, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/2/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / U # U — The English dictionary · page 2 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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allowed to: «unable to come».[↗](../../unable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I was unable to finish my homework because I was ill.[↗](../../unable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Penguins are unable to fly.[↗](../../unable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The firefighters were unable to reach the cat.[↗](../../unable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She was unable to sleep because of the storm.[↗](../../unable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We are unable to come to the party.[↗](../../unable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby is unable to walk yet.[↗](../../unable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He was unable to answer the question.[↗](../../unable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She sat dumb and shamefaced, unable to reply.[↗](../../unable/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Go and count further, what the mouth is unable to pronounce, and the ear is unable to hear.[↗](../../unable/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../unable/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The Sefer Yetzirah gives the factorials up to that of seven and concludes the Mishnah by saying: "Go and count further, what the mouth is unable to pronounce, and the ear is unable to hear."[↗](../../unable/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../unable/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **unacceptable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unacceptable means not good enough or not allowed, so it cannot be accepted.[↗](../../unacceptable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unacceptable behaviour is behaviour that is wrong and must stop, like bullying or hitting.[↗](../../unacceptable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Bullying is unacceptable in our school.[↗](../../unacceptable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The head teacher said the mess in the toilets was unacceptable.[↗](../../unacceptable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Being rude to the dinner ladies is unacceptable.[↗](../../unacceptable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop said a torn receipt was unacceptable.[↗](../../unacceptable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The water in the old pipes had unacceptable levels of lead.[↗](../../unacceptable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge called the driver's speed unacceptable.[↗](../../unacceptable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · An answer with no working is unacceptable in this test.[↗](../../unacceptable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unaccompanied** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unaccompanied means alone, without anyone going with you.[↗](../../unaccompanied/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An unaccompanied child or minor is a child travelling or staying somewhere without a parent or guardian.[↗](../../unaccompanied/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In music, unaccompanied means sung or played alone, without other instruments.[↗](../../unaccompanied/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Children under eight must not swim unaccompanied.[↗](../../unaccompanied/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The airline looked after the unaccompanied child.[↗](../../unaccompanied/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Report any unaccompanied bags to staff.[↗](../../unaccompanied/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The choir sang unaccompanied.[↗](../../unaccompanied/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · No unaccompanied children in the shop, please.[↗](../../unaccompanied/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She travelled unaccompanied for the first time.[↗](../../unaccompanied/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The unaccompanied dog wandered down the street.[↗](../../unaccompanied/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unaccountable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unaccountable means strange and impossible to explain.[↗](../../unaccountable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was an unaccountable mistake.[↗](../../unaccountable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog's unaccountable disappearance worried us.[↗](../../unaccountable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Some of the old myths have unaccountable ideas.[↗](../../unaccountable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unaccountably** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unaccountably means in a strange way that cannot be explained.[↗](../../unaccountably/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He unaccountably refused the gift.[↗](../../unaccountably/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She was unaccountably quiet all day.[↗](../../unaccountably/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The bus unaccountably disappeared.[↗](../../unaccountably/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unaccustomed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unaccustomed to something means not used to it, because you have not done it or felt it often: «unaccustomed to the cold».[↗](../../unaccustomed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Unaccustomed also means unusual or not normal for someone: «He spoke with unaccustomed anger.».[↗](../../unaccustomed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The children from Florida were unaccustomed to snow.[↗](../../unaccustomed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Unaccustomed to waking so early, Leo yawned all morning.[↗](../../unaccustomed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My eyes were unaccustomed to the dark cave.[↗](../../unaccustomed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Gran, unaccustomed to phones, pressed every button.[↗](../../unaccustomed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She spoke with unaccustomed sharpness, so we knew she was upset.[↗](../../unaccustomed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Being unaccustomed to the heat, the visitors stayed in the shade.[↗](../../unaccustomed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · After a while, however, he got tired of walking in this unaccustomed way—it made his back ache and his front paws felt sore.[↗](../../unaccustomed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unacquainted** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unacquainted with something means not knowing about it or not having met it: «unacquainted with the rules».[↗](../../unacquainted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unacquainted people have not met each other before.[↗](../../unacquainted/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The new boy was unacquainted with the school's rules.[↗](../../unacquainted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Many people are unacquainted with this old card game.[↗](../../unacquainted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The two families were unacquainted until the street party.[↗](../../unacquainted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Being unacquainted with the forest, we kept to the path.[↗](../../unacquainted/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The visitor seemed unacquainted with British money.[↗](../../unacquainted/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I was unacquainted with the word, so I looked it up.[↗](../../unacquainted/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unaddressed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unaddressed means not dealt with, solved or talked about yet, like an unaddressed problem.[↗](../../unaddressed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An unaddressed letter or parcel has no address written on it.[↗](../../unaddressed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The broken swing is still unaddressed after a month.[↗](../../unaddressed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The letter was unaddressed, so the post office sent it back.[↗](../../unaddressed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Bullying that is left unaddressed can get worse.[↗](../../unaddressed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Some questions remained unaddressed at the meeting.[↗](../../unaddressed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her worries went unaddressed until she told her teacher.[↗](../../unaddressed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Please don't post an unaddressed envelope.[↗](../../unaddressed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unaffected** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not changed or harmed by something.[↗](../../unaffected/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Natural and sincere, not pretending or showing off.[↗](../../unaffected/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Our street was unaffected by the storm.[↗](../../unaffected/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The plants were unaffected by the frost.[↗](../../unaffected/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Changing the order of numbers in an addition leaves the total unaffected.[↗](../../unaffected/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She stayed unaffected by all the fame.[↗](../../unaffected/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His unaffected smile made everyone like him.[↗](../../unaffected/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The school was unaffected by the power cut.[↗](../../unaffected/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unaided** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unaided means without help from anyone or anything.[↗](../../unaided/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "she climbed the tree unaided".[↗](../../unaided/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* With the unaided eye means without a telescope or microscope.[↗](../../unaided/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My baby sister can now walk unaided.[↗](../../unaided/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He solved the hard puzzle unaided.[↗](../../unaided/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Venus can be seen with the unaided eye.[↗](../../unaided/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · After the accident, Grandpa learned to walk unaided again.[↗](../../unaided/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She finished the test unaided.[↗](../../unaided/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Germs are too small to see with the unaided eye.[↗](../../unaided/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Odysseus now bade her farewell, and alone and unaided embarked on the frail little craft for his native land.[↗](../../unaided/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unalterable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unalterable means that cannot be changed.[↗](../../unalterable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Her love was unalterable.[↗](../../unalterable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The rules of the game are unalterable.[↗](../../unalterable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He gave an unalterable promise.[↗](../../unalterable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unaltered** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unaltered means not changed; it stays the same as before.[↗](../../unaltered/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unaltered can mean kept in its original state.[↗](../../unaltered/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The control plant was left unaltered.[↗](../../unaltered/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep the other variables unaltered for a fair test.[↗](../../unaltered/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) The total remains unaltered if you swap the order of the numbers.[↗](../../unaltered/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The old painting was found unaltered after many years.[↗](../../unaltered/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The rules stay unaltered this year.[↗](../../unaltered/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His mood was unaltered by the bad news.[↗](../../unaltered/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unanimous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A unanimous decision or vote is one that everyone in the group agrees with, with nobody against.[↗](../../unanimous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* If people are unanimous, they all agree about something.[↗](../../unanimous/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The class vote for the trip to the zoo was unanimous.[↗](../../unanimous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The jury reached a unanimous verdict.[↗](../../unanimous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · All twelve judges were unanimous that the rule was unfair.[↗](../../unanimous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The teachers were unanimous in their praise of the play.[↗](../../unanimous/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The council gave unanimous approval to the new skate park.[↗](../../unanimous/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Not one hand went up against it, so the decision was unanimous.[↗](../../unanimous/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The team made a unanimous choice for captain.[↗](../../unanimous/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unanimously** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* If something is done unanimously, everyone in the group agrees to it and nobody is against it.[↗](../../unanimously/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The school council voted unanimously to plant more trees.[↗](../../unanimously/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Maya was unanimously chosen as team captain.[↗](../../unanimously/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The judges unanimously agreed that the cake was the best.[↗](../../unanimously/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The motion was passed unanimously.[↗](../../unanimously/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The players unanimously decided to share the prize.[↗](../../unanimously/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The new rule was adopted unanimously by the club.[↗](../../unanimously/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously on the resolution.[↗](../../unanimously/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Popular opinion unanimously decided in favour of Odysseus, which verdict was confirmed by the Trojan prisoners who were present at the engagement.[↗](../../unanimously/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **unannounced** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unannounced means happening or arriving without anyone being told beforehand; unexpected and without warning.[↗](../../unannounced/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Grandma turned up unannounced with a cake.[↗](../../unannounced/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The inspectors made an unannounced visit to the school.[↗](../../unannounced/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We had an unannounced fire drill this morning.[↗](../../unannounced/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher gave an unannounced spelling test.[↗](../../unannounced/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A fox walked into the garden unannounced.[↗](../../unannounced/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The band played an unannounced song at the end of the show.[↗](../../unannounced/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unanswered** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unanswered means not answered or not replied to: an unanswered question.[↗](../../unanswered/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unanswered can describe something not responded to, like a phone call or a challenge.[↗](../../unanswered/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There were two unanswered questions on my test.[↗](../../unanswered/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The phone rang unanswered.[↗](../../unanswered/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Some questions about space are still unanswered.[↗](../../unanswered/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Her letter went unanswered for weeks.[↗](../../unanswered/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't leave any question unanswered.[↗](../../unanswered/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some people feel their prayers are unanswered.[↗](../../unanswered/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unappealing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unappealing means not attractive, not nice or not interesting.[↗](../../unappealing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unappealing food does not look or smell nice.[↗](../../unappealing/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The grey soup looked unappealing.[↗](../../unappealing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Homework on a sunny day seems unappealing.[↗](../../unappealing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The old toy shop was dark and unappealing.[↗](../../unappealing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The idea of walking in the rain was unappealing.[↗](../../unappealing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The dish was healthy but unappealing to the children.[↗](../../unappealing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The room looked unappealing until we painted it.[↗](../../unappealing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unarmed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not carrying a weapon.[↗](../../unarmed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Without the use of weapons: «unarmed combat».[↗](../../unarmed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Most British police officers are unarmed.[↗](../../unarmed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mole went into the Wild Wood alone and unarmed.[↗](../../unarmed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The soldiers did not shoot at the unarmed crowd.[↗](../../unarmed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Judo is a kind of unarmed self-defence.[↗](../../unarmed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight stood unarmed before the dragon.[↗](../../unarmed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The prisoners were unarmed.[↗](../../unarmed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "Ay," said the tinker, "hang him that would fight a man unarmed."[↗](../../unarmed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unasked** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unasked means not asked: an unasked question is one nobody has asked.[↗](../../unasked/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unasked (or unasked-for) means given or done without anyone asking: unasked-for advice.[↗](../../unasked/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Unasked can mean without being invited: he came to the party unasked.[↗](../../unasked/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She helped me unasked, which was very kind.[↗](../../unasked/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He gave me lots of unasked-for advice about my drawing.[↗](../../unasked/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat came into the house unasked.[↗](../../unasked/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · One question was left unasked.[↗](../../unasked/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't go to someone's party unasked.[↗](../../unasked/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The unasked question was: who took the cake?[↗](../../unasked/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unattainable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Impossible to reach, achieve or get.[↗](../../unattainable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of a person, informal) Seeming too far above you to be friends or go out with.[↗](../../unattainable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Getting every single question right seemed an unattainable goal.[↗](../../unattainable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The top shelf was unattainable without a ladder.[↗](../../unattainable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Some adverts show unattainable perfection.[↗](../../unattainable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · For a beginner, a black belt can feel unattainable, but step by step it's possible.[↗](../../unattainable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · With only two dice, a score of 13 is unattainable.[↗](../../unattainable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The mountain peak looked unattainable in the snow.[↗](../../unattainable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Wisdom is as unattainable to a fool as corals; he openeth not his mouth in the gate.[↗](../../unattainable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.24.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unattainable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unattended** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unattended means left alone, with no one looking after or watching it.[↗](../../unattended/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It can also mean not dealt with or not cared for.[↗](../../unattended/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please do not leave your bags unattended.[↗](../../unattended/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Never leave a pan unattended on the stove.[↗](../../unattended/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The lifeguard tower was unattended, so we did not swim.[↗](../../unattended/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Small children must not be left unattended near water.[↗](../../unattended/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · An unattended candle can start a fire.[↗](../../unattended/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop counter was unattended for a minute.[↗](../../unattended/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unattractive** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not nice to look at; not pretty or handsome.[↗](../../unattractive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Not interesting or pleasant, so people do not want it: an unattractive offer or idea.[↗](../../unattractive/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old car park was grey and unattractive.[↗](../../unattractive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Working all weekend sounded unattractive to him.[↗](../../unattractive/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The frog looked unattractive, but it was really a prince.[↗](../../unattractive/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Paying twice the price is an unattractive deal.[↗](../../unattractive/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · They painted the unattractive wall with a bright mural.[↗](../../unattractive/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Rude manners are unattractive in anyone.[↗](../../unattractive/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unauthorised** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unauthorised means done or used without permission from the person or group in charge.[↗](../../unauthorised/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An unauthorised person is someone who is not allowed to be somewhere or to do something.[↗](../../unauthorised/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sign said «No unauthorised persons beyond this point.»[↗](../../unauthorised/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Missing school for a holiday is an unauthorised absence.[↗](../../unauthorised/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Unauthorised access to someone's account is against the law.[↗](../../unauthorised/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The guard stopped an unauthorised visitor at the gate.[↗](../../unauthorised/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Unauthorised parking will be fined.[↗](../../unauthorised/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The app sent a warning about an unauthorised login.[↗](../../unauthorised/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Using photos from the internet without permission can be unauthorised use.[↗](../../unauthorised/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unavailable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not able to be got, bought or used right now.[↗](../../unavailable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of a person) Not free to meet, talk or help, because they are busy or away.[↗](../../unavailable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Sorry, that size is unavailable at the moment.[↗](../../unavailable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The head teacher is unavailable until after lunch.[↗](../../unavailable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The game was unavailable because the server was down.[↗](../../unavailable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Fresh strawberries are unavailable in winter here.[↗](../../unavailable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor was unavailable, so we saw the nurse.[↗](../../unavailable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · If 3 of the 10 bikes are unavailable, only 7 can be hired.[↗](../../unavailable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unavenged** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unavenged means not punished or paid back for a wrong that was done.[↗](../../unavenged/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cruel death was not unavenged.[↗](../../unavenged/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The crime was never unavenged.[↗](../../unavenged/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The wrong done to him went unavenged.[↗](../../unavenged/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unaware** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not knowing about something; not noticing it.[↗](../../unaware/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adverb «unawares») Without warning, by surprise: «caught unawares».[↗](../../unaware/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She was unaware that her shoelace was undone.[↗](../../unaware/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The mouse was unaware of the cat behind it.[↗](../../unaware/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Many people are unaware of how much sugar is in fizzy drinks.[↗](../../unaware/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I was unaware the shop had closed.[↗](../../unaware/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The storm caught the campers unawares.[↗](../../unaware/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He walked on, unaware he had dropped his wallet.[↗](../../unaware/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "Don't be angry," said the little bird; "the 'tweet' slipped out of my beak unawares."[↗](../../unaware/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And this is the case of the manslayer, that shall flee thither and live: whoso killeth his neighbour unawares, and hated him not in time past; (Torah DEU.19.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unaware/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · that the manslayer might flee thither, that slayeth his neighbour unawares, and hated him not in time past; and that fleeing unto one of these cities he might live: (Torah DEU.4.42, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unaware/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Let destruction come upon him unawares; and let his net that he hath hid catch himself; with destruction let him fall therein.[↗](../../unaware/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.35.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unaware/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · that the manslayer that killeth any person through error and unawares may flee thither; and they shall be unto you for a refuge from the avenger of blood.[↗](../../unaware/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JOS.20.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unaware/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And if the avenger of blood pursue after him, then they shall not deliver up the manslayer into his hand; because he smote his neighbour unawares, and hated him not beforetime.[↗](../../unaware/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JOS.20.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unaware/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") 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