Synonyms of unsuspecting

unsuspecting

adjective

ˌən-sə-ˈspek-tiŋ 

as in naive

lacking in worldly wisdom or informed judgment

sidewalk vendors selling bogus gems to unsuspecting tourists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• naive
• innocent
• inexperienced
• simple
• unwary
• unknowing
• immature
• primitive
• unsophisticated
• unsuspicious
• uncritical
• ingenuous
• unworldly
• green
• dewy
• simpleminded
• wide-eyed
• trusting
• childish
• trustful
• naïf
• dewy-eyed
• believing
• aw-shucks
• gullible
• careless
• impractical
• credulous
• callow
• childlike
• idealistic
• susceptible
• unrealistic
• unguarded
• thoughtless
• raw
• heedless
• duped
• tricked
• gulled
• beguiled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• experienced
• knowing
• sophisticated
• worldly
• critical
• suspicious
• cosmopolitan
• cynical
• skeptical
• incredulous
• careful
• wary
• watchful
• unconvinced
• cautious
• worldly-wise
• leery
• doubting
• guarded
• realistic
• suspecting
• pragmatic
• sober
• down-to-earth
• hardheaded
• streetwise
• street-smart

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unsuspecting

With control over the hijacked space, the attacker was now using the addresses to push malware masquerading as updates to unsuspecting users. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026

Simply hide the ninja figures and wait for your unsuspecting victim to walk by when out of nowhere, the motion activation lets loose a very impolite noise sure to have your kids rolling. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Her content is mainly focused on chatting up unsuspecting males in public, whose reactions are secretly filmed. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Jury Duty has managed to deceive two unsuspecting do-gooders with civic duty and a company retreat. — Peter White, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026