Unsuspecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsuspecting

[ ˌʌnsəˈspektɪŋ ]

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person

Not aware of the true nature of a situation, especially that something harmful or unpleasant is likely to happen.

Synonyms

gullible, innocent, naive

Examples of usage

He was caught by surprise because he was unsuspecting of their plan.
The unsuspecting victim fell for the scam and lost all his money.

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object

Not giving any indication that something is going to happen.

Synonyms

ignorant, oblivious, unaware

Examples of usage

The package was left on the doorstep, unsuspecting of the impending storm.
The unsuspecting car owner returned to find his vehicle had been stolen.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsuspecting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desprevenido

🇮🇳 असावधान

🇩🇪 ahnungslos

🇮🇩 tidak curiga

🇺🇦 нічого не підозрюючий

🇵🇱 niczego niepodejrzewający

🇯🇵 無警戒の

🇫🇷 sans méfiance

🇪🇸 desprevenido

🇹🇷 habersiz

🇰🇷 아무것도 모르는

🇸🇦 غير مرتاب

🇨🇿 nic netušící

🇸🇰 nič netušiaci

🇨🇳 毫无戒心的

🇸🇮 nepričakovan

🇮🇸 grunlaus

🇰🇿 күдіксіз

🇬🇪 არაეჭვიანი

🇦🇿 şübhəsiz

🇲🇽 desprevenido

Word origin

The word 'unsuspecting' originated from the verb 'suspect' which comes from the Latin word 'suspectare', meaning 'to mistrust, look at with suspicion'. The prefix 'un-' was added to create the opposite meaning. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century.