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
What prosecutors say actually happened inside the Banfields’ Fairfax County home was the result of something far more convoluted and sinister — a deadly catfishing scheme that was motivated by an affair and relied on a fetish website to lure an unsuspecting man to his death.
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
As ambush predators, the aquatic vegetation provides the perfect spot to sit and wait for an unsuspecting baitfish or crawfish to meander by.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
With a pencil and spiral sketchpad in hand, six-year-old Kristina Salinas drew her first figure drawing of an unsuspecting model — her father, Jorge Salinas.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
An unsuspecting family searching for seashells on a beach four years ago found human remains that have since been identified as a banker from California who had been missing for nearly three decades.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
As ambush predators, the aquatic vegetation provides the perfect spot to sit and wait for an unsuspecting baitfish or crawfish to meander by.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
With a pencil and spiral sketchpad in hand, six-year-old Kristina Salinas drew her first figure drawing of an unsuspecting model — her father, Jorge Salinas.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
An unsuspecting family searching for seashells on a beach four years ago found human remains that have since been identified as a banker from California who had been missing for nearly three decades.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsuspecting
Adjective
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There is still an almost naïve charm to how Aras speaks about hockey, his new obsession.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Felix is not naïve about this process.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Critics of the system say its an invasion of privacy that creates a mass surveillance network and tracks innocent people during their daily travels.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The 50-year-old coach said the interaction was completely innocent.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Almost every hunt includes something the inexperienced would count a close call.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, McLaren driver Lando Norris had a season that started very similar to Russell’s 2026, with a Melbourne victory in the class-leading car, only to be quickly overhauled by a more inexperienced teammate.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Styles for men and women are available -- all with Allbirds design philosophy that's clean, modern and perfectly simple -- lightweight, bouncy and wildly comfortable.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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On April 18, that reverence will look like music, laughter and a line of people waiting for something hot out of the fryer — a simple plate carrying stories from across the world, all landing in one place.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some legal experts said the outcome could lead unwary retirement investors to receive investment advice that's not in their best interest, and cause confusion about the legal obligations that brokers, insurance agents and other financial intermediaries owe to retail investors.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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That can create a trap for unwary taxpayers because the law requires taxpayers to sue for a refund within two years of the IRS disallowing it.—
Tom Cullinan,
Forbes.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Unsuspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsuspecting. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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