unwariness

noun

Definition of unwarinessnext
1
as in artlessness

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as in inattention

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  1. artlessness
  2. inattention
  3. unsophistication
  4. forgetfulness
  5. simplicity
  6. inattentiveness
  7. gullibility
  8. carelessness
Noun
  • But then, with seemingly on-the-fly artlessness, Laxe’s camera picks a few of the dancers out.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025
Definition of artlessness
Noun
  • Launched as Victoria’s Secret’s younger sister in 2002, the brand always targeted the college crowd, but suffered from inattention as its parent company struggled.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Washington’s preoccupation with its own domestic politics, inattention to the region’s nuances, and inflated fears of Chinese and Russian advances all made the United States an easy mark for manipulative local powers.
    — MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of inattention
Noun
  • Hansen-Love says there is a simplicity and unsophistication to Seydoux’s style.
    — Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2022
  • The blunt unsophistication of the pamphlet was an intellectual call to arms.
    — Zachary D. Carter, The New Republic, 17 June 2021
Definition of unsophistication
Noun
  • The woman’s vanity and the husband’s forgetfulness collide to sow chaos and discord in the house.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Occasional forgetfulness—like misplacing items or struggling to recall a word—is a normal part of aging, especially if the information eventually comes back.
    — Danielle Zickl, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of forgetfulness
Noun
  • Satin finish, soft glow Much like the origins of the mochi skin concept, the mochi skin aesthetic is rooted in the Japanese approach to beauty, where simplicity and radiance take center stage.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • That process has been in place for over three decades, and Brazilians have become accustomed to its speed, simplicity, accuracy and routine.
    — Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • The player experiences confusion or inattentiveness for less than 15 minutes.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Attorneys representing inmates there said the facility’s culture of violence and inattentiveness led to two suicides and at least 10 severe beatings and stabbings in its final year of operation.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of inattentiveness
Noun
  • Both films expose the massive gullibility and brazenness in every rung of American society.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond the mystery at the novel’s core, Candlish examines themes of #MeToo harassment, truth versus fiction in social media trends, boomerang kids, and the fine line between gullibility and trust.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of gullibility
Noun
  • Her behavior shows a carelessness about money, the kind of real money that could send a person to college.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But that drop in intensity quickly veered into carelessness, with the defence failing to assert its composure amid loose passes and hapless communication mix-ups.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
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