unsuspecting
adjective
un·sus·pect·ing
ˌən-sə-ˈspek-tiŋ 
: unaware of any danger or threat : not suspecting
unsuspecting victims
unsuspectingly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of unsuspecting in a Sentence
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Cary Grant was never more suave and effortless than as Roger Thornhill, an unsuspecting ad man mistaken for a government agent by an ever-widening gang of thugs, spies, and an anti-American spymaster (James Mason).
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Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024
The researchers delve into the complex interplay of ecological factors and human influence that may be driving this crisis:
Disease might be the unsuspecting mediator of this recent genetic mixing, research suggests.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Her family said a lax approach to law and order, coupled with a high recidivism rate, continues to put unsuspecting victims in harm's way.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 12 Apr. 2024
Malicious actors are gaming GitHub's search results to trick unsuspecting users into accidentally downloading Windows malware on their computers, according to a new report from cybersecurity software firm Checkmarx.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
There are countless ways for unsuspecting problems to arise, especially in children.
—Steve Levine, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
The suit accused the Goons of assaulting unsuspecting victims, recording attacks and sharing photos and videos of them on social media.
—The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024
Drake Surprises Fan with Brand-New Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon — Worth at Least $139K — at Toronto Show
During another tour stop in his hometown of Toronto in October, Drake gave away a Mercedes-Benz G-Class car to an unsuspecting concertgoer at the Scotiabank Arena.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
While Russia has long sought ways to influence public discourse in the United States, the fake news organizations — at least five, so far — represent a technological leap in its efforts to find new platforms to dupe unsuspecting American readers.
—Steven Lee Myers, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024
The researchers delve into the complex interplay of ecological factors and human influence that may be driving this crisis:
Disease might be the unsuspecting mediator of this recent genetic mixing, research suggests.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Her family said a lax approach to law and order, coupled with a high recidivism rate, continues to put unsuspecting victims in harm's way.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 12 Apr. 2024
Malicious actors are gaming GitHub's search results to trick unsuspecting users into accidentally downloading Windows malware on their computers, according to a new report from cybersecurity software firm Checkmarx.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
There are countless ways for unsuspecting problems to arise, especially in children.
—Steve Levine, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
The suit accused the Goons of assaulting unsuspecting victims, recording attacks and sharing photos and videos of them on social media.
—The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024
Drake Surprises Fan with Brand-New Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon — Worth at Least $139K — at Toronto Show
During another tour stop in his hometown of Toronto in October, Drake gave away a Mercedes-Benz G-Class car to an unsuspecting concertgoer at the Scotiabank Arena.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
While Russia has long sought ways to influence public discourse in the United States, the fake news organizations — at least five, so far — represent a technological leap in its efforts to find new platforms to dupe unsuspecting American readers.
—Steven Lee Myers, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
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“Unsuspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsuspecting. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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