Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Unawares /ŭnˌ-əw-ĕrz'/ · Un·a·wares · IPA /ˌʌnəˈwɛə(ɹ)z/ 01 adv. Without design or preparation; suddenly; without premeditation, unexpectedly. 1. Without design or preparation; suddenly; without premeditation, unexpectedly. “Lest unawares we lose This our high place, our sanctuary, our hill.” — Milton. “He breaks at unawares upon our walks.” — Dryden. “So we met In this old sleepy town at unaware.” — R. Browning.