unsuspecting
adjective
un·sus·pect·ing
ˌən-sə-ˈspek-tiŋ 
: unaware of any danger or threat : not suspecting
unsuspecting victims
unsuspectingly
adverb
Examples of unsuspecting in a Sentence
sidewalk vendors selling bogus gems to unsuspecting tourists
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The quick moving crooks tend to steal pricey Beats headphones and Apple Air Pods from their unsuspecting victims, police said.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
Scammers have been sending texts to unsuspecting taxpayers.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
In 2023, Ben played a Dunkin' employee serving unsuspecting attendees drinks and treats in a hidden camera-like spot.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
With the clock ticking, Ray has one night to get his unsuspecting family out of the city before he gets snuffed out.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
Scammers have been sending texts to unsuspecting taxpayers.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
In 2023, Ben played a Dunkin' employee serving unsuspecting attendees drinks and treats in a hidden camera-like spot.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
With the clock ticking, Ray has one night to get his unsuspecting family out of the city before he gets snuffed out.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsuspecting
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“Unsuspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsuspecting. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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