unawares

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adverb

not-comparable

Unexpectedly or by surprise. / Inadvertently. / Without plan or forethought.

Japanese Meaning

予期せず / 思いがけず / 不意に

She was taken unawares by the sudden downpour and had to run for cover.

彼女は突然の土砂降りに不意を突かれ、避難するために走らなければならなかった。

Sense（1）

Unexpectedly or by surprise.

Sense（2）

Inadvertently.

Sense（3）

Without plan or forethought.