\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.