adj

unsuspecting

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

more unsuspecting comparative, most unsuspecting superlative

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The scammer targeted _____ tourists near the station.

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