unsuspecting
adjective
un·sus·pect·ing
ˌən-sə-ˈspek-tiŋ 
: unaware of any danger or threat : not suspecting
unsuspecting victims
unsuspectingly
adverb
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sidewalk vendors selling bogus gems to unsuspecting tourists
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
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—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
On Wednesday, Richard Gere followed in the footsteps of Cher by flustering an unsuspecting Today Show host during a live interview.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The vicious gang has taken advantage of a lax southern border under the Biden-Harris administration, with many of its foot soldiers swarming the U.S. and unleashing hell on unsuspecting communities.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Derek, who compares smashing targets to snatching weaves off the heads of unsuspecting queens at drag brunch.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Unsuspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsuspecting. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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