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
Jones, a Georgia native, was animated on the sidelines cheering his teammates on when an unsuspecting official collided with him.
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
Nic and his unsuspecting girlfriend, Laura, walked up to Dodd, who was seated at her typewriter.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
No, this isn't the family-friendly Michael Keaton movie of the same name, though some unsuspecting '90s kids may have been traumatized after renting the wrong video.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
These unsuspecting insects then spread the mushroom’s spores, a similar reproductive technique to that of the basket stinkhorn.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
Nic and his unsuspecting girlfriend, Laura, walked up to Dodd, who was seated at her typewriter.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
No, this isn't the family-friendly Michael Keaton movie of the same name, though some unsuspecting '90s kids may have been traumatized after renting the wrong video.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
These unsuspecting insects then spread the mushroom’s spores, a similar reproductive technique to that of the basket stinkhorn.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unsuspecting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsuspecting
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By my naive estimation, our home sat at least three blocks south of the street no wildfire could realistically cross in any event other than the biblical apocalypse.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Jan. 2025
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Zelensky called it naive to say Putin wants to finish the war, and urged Trump to demonstrate strength in any talks with the Russian leader.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2025
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What does that have to do with innocent bystander Zac Efron?—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
16 Jan. 2025
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They have been used before in crowded city centers in Europe to take innocent lives and spread fear.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.—
Amanda Schupak,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneakers These iconic Stan Smith sneakers offer form and function thanks to their simple design, soft leather material (no blisters here!), and roomy fit.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2025
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What results from this corporate retrenchment is unknown, but the trends are clear, and the paths forward are strewn with mind fields for the unwary or unprepared business leader. Follow me on LinkedIn.—
Timothy J. McClimon,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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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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“Unsuspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsuspecting. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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