— unwittingly , adv. — unwittingness , n.
/un wit"ing/ , adj.
1. inadvertent; unintentional; accidental: His insult, though unwitting, pained her.
2. not knowing; unaware; ignorant; oblivious; unconscious: an unwitting person.
[ bef. 900; ME; OE unwittende; see UN- 1 , WIT 2 , -ING 2 ]