unsuspecting

adjective

un·sus·pect·ing ˌən-sə-ˈspek-tiŋ

Synonyms of unsuspecting next

: 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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In an Instagram Story uploaded later that evening, Elian Soto filmed his unsuspecting brother, who was in a hot tub at the time, as Soto was doused by friends with a liquid that appeared to be alcohol. —

Natasha Dye, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024 Presumably some unsuspecting soul in the front seats will be clutching Mr. Inge’s clothing tonight. —

Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024 Inspired by a true story and produced by Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis, Martindale's Ruth adds to an already impressive resume Martindale has crafter of unsuspecting yet extraordinary women. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 The footage revealed a chilling encounter between the seemingly calm gunman and an unsuspecting executive from Minnesota. —

Maria Cramer, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unsuspecting