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unwary
Unwary (adj) means not careful, because of being innocent or inexperienced.
adj
1
Not careful, because of being innocent or inexperienced.
2
Not alert or ready for danger.
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Etymology
Formed from un- and wary. Compare Old English unwær (“unaware, unwary”) and unwærlīċ (“unwary, heedless”).
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What is the meaning of unwary?
"unwary" (adj) means not careful, because of being innocent or inexperienced.
What is the opposite of unwary?
The opposite of "unwary" is wary.
What are the different meanings of unwary?
"unwary" has 2 main meanings: 1. Not careful, because of being innocent or inexperienced; 2. Not alert or ready for danger.
