unsuspecting
Britishadjective
Other Word Forms
- unsuspectingly adverb
Example Sentences
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The unsuspecting motorists are given the option of taking penalty points or attending Kids Court.
From BBC
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.
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
Michael B. Jordan was all about sharing the love Sunday night, giving unsuspecting fans a thrill when he swung by an In-N-Out Burger with his lead actor Oscar after the Academy Awards.
From Los Angeles Times
Like Dr. F. himself, Ms. Gyllenhaal has unleashed a monster on unsuspecting countrymen.
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