unsuspecting
Britishadjective
Other Word Forms
- unsuspectingly adverb
Example Sentences
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Zazie Beetz, the talented longtime co-star of TV’s “Atlanta,” who deserves better material than this, stars as Asia, an unsuspecting newcomer to the building.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
And unlike some some prank shows, its intentions are good, its attitude humane — the entire purpose of the show is to bring out the best in its unsuspecting star, not to humiliate him.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
About three decades ago, an accountant profited from dubious deductions he put on the tax returns of an unsuspecting client.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026
When he’s not strong-arming unsuspecting customers into hidden upcharges for their cars, he’s trying to gain some control in his meager, unsatisfied life.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026
The two women were so startled that the delivery boy sneaked up on the unsuspecting for the rest of the week, shouting "Boom!"
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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