as in naive
lacking in worldly wisdom or informed judgment
sidewalk vendors selling bogus gems to unsuspecting tourists
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Recent Examples of unsuspecting
It’s based on the classic Alanis Morissette album of the same name, which barrelled over an unsuspecting America in 1995.
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Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Experts say this puts unsuspecting users seeking more common drugs, such as oxycodone, fentanyl, or stimulants like cocaine, at risk of fatal overdoses.
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Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat,
STAT,
18 June 2026
In the film, Roman embarks on a road trip to the three fateful sites to stage reenactments of the killings in front of the unsuspecting public.
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Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Typically, cast members identify an unsuspecting service member or veteran from among park guests earlier the same day, but for Veteran’s Day, representatives are chosen from among cast members who've served.
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Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsuspecting
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Experts say this puts unsuspecting users seeking more common drugs, such as oxycodone, fentanyl, or stimulants like cocaine, at risk of fatal overdoses.
—
Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat,
STAT,
18 June 2026
In the film, Roman embarks on a road trip to the three fateful sites to stage reenactments of the killings in front of the unsuspecting public.
—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Typically, cast members identify an unsuspecting service member or veteran from among park guests earlier the same day, but for Veteran’s Day, representatives are chosen from among cast members who've served.
—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsuspecting
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In her own naive way, Miss Manners notices that your concern about gift cards requires a remarkable number of dollar signs to express.
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And radical hope — not naive optimism, but hope that lives in imagination.
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But the document also made clear, as every criminal case must, that the charges were accusations and that the defendant was presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Nearly two-dozen suspects are now off the streets after being charged with dozens of shootings involving innocent bystanders.
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The subtext beneath that statement is that Syd recognizes why Tina might be loath to take orders from a boss who is younger and, relative to Carmy, inexperienced in the business.
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Army investigations have repeatedly pointed to the same factors contributing to fatal training incidents including sleep deprivation, inadequate training and inexperienced leaders supervising high-risk exercises.
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
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Flatheads aren’t built for extended chases like their streamlined cousins, preferring instead to dart out from hiding and devour unwary prey.
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Unless accelerated by a tanning bed, skin damage can take years, if not decades to develop, experts say, leaving today’s unwary youth at risk for early skin aging and lethal skin cancers such as melanoma.
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“Unsuspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsuspecting. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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