Unknowingly Meaning in English

word · lemma: unknowing

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Definition

Doing something without being aware of it, or not knowing that you are doing it.

Usage & Nuances

Appears mostly in written or formal speech. Common with verbs like 'say', 'offend', or 'reveal'. Implies the action was done without intention or knowledge. Do not confuse with 'unconsciously', which often relates to medical or psychological states.

• Spanish: sin saberlo - inconscientemente
• Portuguese (BR): sem saber - inconscientemente
• Portuguese (PT): sem saber - inconscientemente
• Chinese (Simplified): 不知不觉地 - 无意中
• Chinese (Traditional): 不知不覺地 - 無意中
• Hindi: अनजाने में - बिना जाने
• Arabic: عن غير علم - دون قصد
• Bengali: অজান্তে - না জেনে
• Russian: неосознанно - не зная
• Japanese: 知らずに - 無意識に
• Vietnamese: một cách vô tình - không biết
• Korean: 모르고 - 무의식적으로
• Turkish: farkında olmadan - bilmeden
• Urdu: بے جانے - انجانے میں
• Indonesian: tanpa sadar - tanpa mengetahui

Example Sentences

He unknowingly broke the rule.

basic

She unknowingly hurt his feelings.

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We unknowingly took the wrong train.

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I unknowingly offended her with my comment.

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You may unknowingly share false information online.

natural

He unknowingly left his wallet at the café.

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