unwit

American  

[uhn-wit] / ʌnˈwɪt /

verb (used with object)

unwitted, unwitting

1. Obsolete. to render devoid of wit; derange.

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Etymology

Origin of unwit

First recorded in 1595–1605; un- ² + wit ¹

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Example Sentences

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unwitting

Elon Musk and Elizabeth Holmes are unwitting film fest stars as documentaries about problematic tech titans have dominated news coming out of prestigious film festivals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

I honestly don’t know whether this executive VP is an unwitting victim who has been persuaded to invest their own cash, or whether they are an agent of the alleged scammer.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

But “Blow Out” goes one step further by bringing Jack and Sally — two unwitting parties to the same wicked plot — together.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

The reaction should—but sadly won’t—be studied by journalism schools as an unwitting testament to the failure of the business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

I was sure now that he was a natural Communicant; his consent and a little practice should serve to lower his unwitting barrier.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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