adj

unsuspecting

Unsuspecting (adj) means not aware that something suspicious, harmful, or unexpected is happening. Example: “The scammer targeted unsuspecting tourists near the station.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishHas no idea something is coming — usually something bad or tricky.

Common pairings

unsuspecting victim unsuspecting public

Word forms

more unsuspecting comparative, most unsuspecting superlative

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Rhymes for unsuspecting

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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.