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
He got rid of the truck, gifting it to an unsuspecting niece the next morning.
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
The gang has reportedly taken advantage of a lax southern border under the Biden-Harris administration, with many of its foot soldiers swarming into unsuspecting U.S. communities.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
In an Instagram Story uploaded later that evening, Elian Soto filmed his unsuspecting brother, who was in a hot tub at the time, as Soto was doused by friends with a liquid that appeared to be alcohol.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Presumably some unsuspecting soul in the front seats will be clutching Mr. Inge’s clothing tonight.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
The gang has reportedly taken advantage of a lax southern border under the Biden-Harris administration, with many of its foot soldiers swarming into unsuspecting U.S. communities.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
In an Instagram Story uploaded later that evening, Elian Soto filmed his unsuspecting brother, who was in a hot tub at the time, as Soto was doused by friends with a liquid that appeared to be alcohol.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Presumably some unsuspecting soul in the front seats will be clutching Mr. Inge’s clothing tonight.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsuspecting
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The comedy, about a naive Jewish American princess who enlists in the U.S. Army after becoming a widow on her wedding night, earned the trio an Oscar nomination for original screenplay.Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2024
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The tough-as-nails strippers with their unmistakable hearts of gold schooling the naive (but eager) Louise in the profane art of the flesh flasher never lets us down.Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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According to the Death Penalty Information Center, 11 innocent people have been freed from Oklahoma's death row and seven clemencies have been granted in the state.CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, this innocent appearance doesn’t last long.Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Homemade ice cream is a lot simpler to make than most people realize.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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The answer is simple: College football needs a new calendar to make a great game better and save it from itself.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Employment data bristle with pitfalls for the unwary, even among experienced economists such as Ohanian.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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The result is that fraudsters have rushed into cryptocurrency, exploiting the complexity and hype to dupe the unwary.Hilary Allen, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2023
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“Unsuspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsuspecting. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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