unsuspecting
Britishadjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Word Forms
- unsuspectingly adverb
Example Sentences
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The concern is that the superficial attractiveness of this product draws in unsuspecting homeowners who expose themselves to longer-term risks.
From MarketWatch
Richter’s spare composition is meant to tug at the heartstrings, and it does its job just as well here, especially for unsuspecting viewers.
From Salon
Fake websites pop up that may resemble trusted brands, and hundreds of millions of phishing emails are sent out to unsuspecting, sometimes stressed, consumers.
From MarketWatch
Ma’s cinnamon rolls are reserved for special occasions—delicacies used to trick unsuspecting guests into thinking that we’re a fun-loving family.
From Literature
After some initial confusion over how a sheep had suddenly materialized in the observatory, the children jostled for turns to look through the lens at the unsuspecting creature.
From Literature
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