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
Nestled among the picturesque seaside towns on France’s blustery northern coast is an unsuspecting place called Deauville.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The video then shows the suspect unfolding a knife and standing before attacking the unsuspecting Zarutska.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Tom Hammock, along with key cast and crew, delves into the intricacies of designing the terror that grips this unsuspecting community.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Last month, Gandalf the Grey actor Ian McKellen casually dropped a bombshell bit of casting news on the unsuspecting crowd at a London fan event at the convention For the Love of Fantasy.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The video then shows the suspect unfolding a knife and standing before attacking the unsuspecting Zarutska.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Tom Hammock, along with key cast and crew, delves into the intricacies of designing the terror that grips this unsuspecting community.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Last month, Gandalf the Grey actor Ian McKellen casually dropped a bombshell bit of casting news on the unsuspecting crowd at a London fan event at the convention For the Love of Fantasy.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsuspecting
Adjective
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Jane’s voice shifts from that of a naïve girl to that of a capable young woman as Laser traces her path out of the wilderness.—
AudioFile Magazine
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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His hesitation has been seen publicly as naïve and risky, eroding faith in the monarchy.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As with all investigations leading to arrest, the subjects of the investigation are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The new dating term 'Shrekking' sounds innocent.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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By the way, Valera wasn’t the only inexperienced Guardian to make a pivotal play.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fleck said that type of at-the-line adjustment is atypical for such an inexperienced player; Lindsey was making only his fourth collegiate start.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jared Jewelers Bulova Phantom Watch A watch is both practical and fashionable, and this style adds a touch of sparkle to simple outfits.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Each year, as the temperature rises, the town’s regular population of around 300 swells with thousands of kids soaking up the simple pleasures of the great outdoors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Because many tax professionals and taxpayers are unaware of the nuances of section 679, the provision often acts as a trap for the unwary.—
Matthew L. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have given fraudsters a host of new tools to trick unwary individuals into dishonest schemes.—
Ranjita Iyer,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Unsuspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsuspecting. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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