adj
unwary
Unwary (adj) means lacking caution as a result of naïveté or inexperience.
adj
1
Lacking caution as a result of naïveté or inexperience.
2
Unprepared; not watchful.
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Etymology
From un- + wary. Compare Old English unwær (“unaware, unwary”) and unwærlīċ (“unwary, heedless”).
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What is the meaning of unwary?
"unwary" (adj) means lacking caution as a result of naïveté or inexperience.
What are the different meanings of unwary?
"unwary" has 2 main meanings: 1. Lacking caution as a result of naïveté or inexperience; 2. Unprepared; not watchful.