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

Example Sentences

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unwitting

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

And it will preserve credibility for the most important index on the market, while keeping unwitting buyers from subsidizing a business that has not earned the right to their largesse.

From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026

The marauding monkeys brazenly snatch ice cream, cakes and crisps from unwitting tourists in addition to gobbling abandoned leftovers from bins or food directly offered to them.

From Barron's ● May 22, 2026

Another witness at the same hearing said she was denied Medicare coverage for a pickleball injury because she was an unwitting victim of stolen identity and had been enrolled in hospice coverage by scammers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026

This would become one of my early, unwitting lessons about life in politics: Schedules and plans never seemed to stick.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama