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Unawares

usgb/ˌʌnəˈwerz/Volume
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Sudden Events

Use 'unawares' to describe being surprised by something happening quickly and without warning.

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The sudden downpour caught me unawares.
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Impacts Reactions

Usually implies a reaction is needed when something happens unawares, like dodging a ball.

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I had to jump back unawares when the ball headed my direction.
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No Time to Prepare

Emphasizes an absence of time to prepare for an event or action.

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The quiz took the class unawares.
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