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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)