ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Unknowingly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ʌnˈnəʊ.ɪŋ.li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Unknowingly is an adverb meaning Without awareness, without intent.

Meaning

Without awareness, without intent.

Example Sentences

An endianness difference can cause problems if a computer unknowingly tries to read binary data written in the opposite format from a shared memory location or file.

Synonyms for unknowingly

Depending on context, synonyms include unwittingly, inadvertently.

Antonyms for unknowingly

Common opposites include knowingly, wittingly, advertently, mindfully, heedfully.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unwittingly, inadvertently, unbeknownst, unconsciously, involuntarily, subconsciously.

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