UNSUSPECTING Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

unsuspecting

adjective

ˌən-sə-ˈspek-tiŋ

Definition of unsuspecting

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 powers Nordrum’s lovesick devotion is the gradual and unsuspecting rise in chemistry between his Brandon and Creed-Miles’ Marianne. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 Either form can be easily and covertly placed into an unsuspecting person’s beverage or food. — Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026 Still running at full speed, Golden crashed into an unsuspecting Bears coach, who went tumbling to the ground after the blindside hit. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The Upland resident owns Young’s Automotive in Covina, according to the statement, where he is accused of placing the cameras to record unsuspecting victims using the bathroom. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsuspecting

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Adjective

And how naive of me to believe that language could transcend grief.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
Everyone thinks their kids’ slang is ridiculous and their parents’ politics naive.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of naive

Adjective

Right tackle Joe Alt (neck) and left guard Kayode Awosika (fibula) remain out, meaning rookie center Jake Slaughter will continue to anchor a front that has featured several inexperienced players over the last two games.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
These experienced and skilled athletes, who are often 22 or 23 years old, are appealing to coaches, especially when compared with inexperienced and physically less developed freshmen.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of inexperienced

Adjective

The actor wore a long black leather coat over a simple black tank, paired with straight-leg blue jeans cinched with a leather belt.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
The company played with flexible workdays instead of rigid schedules, clearer windows for collaboration, simpler rules for meetings, better ways to share and document work, and more intentional reasons for coming together in person.

— Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of simple

Adjective

However, the modern versions that are packed with high explosives and sit lurking under the dirt to blow up unwary vehicles or pedestrians are much nastier affairs.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
Toronto traffic was relentless, the streets jammed, and cyclists zipping among the halting cars posed a hazard to unwary pedestrians.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of unwary

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