unwitting

Adjective

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

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  ignorant , unknowledgeable , unknowing , unintentional , unplanned