'At unawares' definitions:

Definition of 'At unawares'

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  • Unawares \Un`a*wares"\, adv. Without design or preparation; suddenly; without premeditation, unexpectedly. "Mercies lighting unawares." --J. H. Newman. [1913 Webster]
  • Lest unawares we lose This our high place, our sanctuary, our hill. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • At unaware, or At unawares, unexpectedly; by surprise. [1913 Webster]
  • He breaks at unawares upon our walks. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • So we met In this old sleepy town at unaware. --R. Browning. [1913 Webster]

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