adj
unsuspecting
Unsuspecting (adj) means not aware that something suspicious, harmful, or unexpected is happening. Example: “The scammer targeted unsuspecting tourists near the station.”
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Not aware that something suspicious, harmful, or unexpected is happening.
"The scammer targeted unsuspecting tourists near the station."
"An unsuspecting victim opened the email attachment and got a virus."
How to use unsuspecting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHas no idea something is coming — usually something bad or tricky.
Common pairings
unsuspecting victim
unsuspecting public
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unsuspecting
- Superlative
- most unsuspecting
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Synonyms
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unsuspicious
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Rhymes for unsuspecting
expecting
detecting
affecting
selecting
rejecting
projecting
collecting
reflecting
respecting
correcting
perfecting
dissecting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unsuspecting” mean?
The word “unsuspecting” means not aware that something suspicious, harmful, or unexpected is happening. In plain terms, has no idea something is coming — usually something bad or tricky.
How do you use “unsuspecting” in a sentence?
Here is “unsuspecting” used in a sentence: “The scammer targeted unsuspecting tourists near the station.”
What part of speech is “unsuspecting”?
“Unsuspecting” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unsuspecting?
"unsuspecting" (adj) means not aware that something suspicious, harmful, or unexpected is happening.
