not aware or knowing; an unwitting subject in an experiment'

not done with purpose or intent; an unintended slight; an unintentional pun; the offense was unintentional; an unwitting mistake may be overlooked

[ Syn: unintentional , unplanned ]

unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge; he was completely ignorant of the circumstances; an unknowledgeable assistant; his rudeness was unwitting

[ Syn: ignorant , unknowledgeable , unknowing ]