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