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
And a particularly bizarre channel involves a man pretending to be mentally disabled while talking to unsuspecting firefighters.
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
As the Chinese men shoot the breeze and play cards, a mob of armed white miners gathers over the hill and encroaches on the unsuspecting outsiders.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Creepy campfire tales of a ghostly demon who causes still-births for unsuspecting mothers the world over doesn’t help her own peace of mind.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
These orders were then used to bill Medicare for equipment that recipients neither requested nor needed, exploiting the identities of hundreds of unsuspecting seniors.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsuspecting
Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
As the Chinese men shoot the breeze and play cards, a mob of armed white miners gathers over the hill and encroaches on the unsuspecting outsiders.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Creepy campfire tales of a ghostly demon who causes still-births for unsuspecting mothers the world over doesn’t help her own peace of mind.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
These orders were then used to bill Medicare for equipment that recipients neither requested nor needed, exploiting the identities of hundreds of unsuspecting seniors.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsuspecting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsuspecting
Adjective
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Critics say Starmer was, at best, naive in not recognizing the risks involved.—
JILL LAWLESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Critics say Mandelson’s ties with Epstein made his appointment too risky and Starmer was, at best, naive.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Chris Harrison sparked controversy Wednesday for a seemingly innocent request posted on social media.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The modern Western culture around nudity really teaches you shame about something that is so human and natural and innocent.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The most common complaints include denying legitimate claims, partnering with inexperienced and unqualified service providers, poor service, and slow response times.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Had training standards slipped, pushing relatively inexperienced ski patrollers into dangerous situations?—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The 18-year-old was also charged with simple assault, a misdemeanor and summary charges of harassment and disorderly conduct.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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With similar pressures and temperatures to those found at Earth’s surface, Venus, up above its cloud-tops, might already be home to simple but hardy microbial life forms.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, Roth IRAs come with rules that could trigger tax penalties for the unwary.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
18 Nov. 2025
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Nothing can stop unwary parents from relying on the judgment of Donald Trump or Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make healthcare decisions for their infants and children.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Unsuspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsuspecting. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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