unawares

catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences v

n something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares n a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head n a surgical instrument consisting of wire hoop that can be drawn tight around the base of polyps or small tumors to sever them

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

n the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you n a sudden unexpected event n the act of surprising someone v cause to be surprised v come upon or take unawares v attack by storm

something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares n