Unsuspecting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unsuspecting is an adjective meaning Not suspecting; without any suspicion.
Meaning
Not suspecting; without any suspicion.
Example Sentences
He easily shot the unsuspecting target.
To unsuspecting eyes these mongoose relatives can seem eminently pettable.
One by one grotesque forms emerged from the jungle to creep stealthily upon the unsuspecting woman.
Before long, the unsuspecting salesman was earnestly pitching him "the quietest noisemaker on the market."
Synonyms for unsuspecting
Depending on context, synonyms include unaware, trustful, trusting, unsuspicious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unsuspicious, unaware, trusting, trustful, innocent, naive.
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