unsuspecting
adjective
un·sus·pect·ing
ˌən-sə-ˈspek-tiŋ 
: unaware of any danger or threat : not suspecting
unsuspecting victims
unsuspectingly
adverb
Synonyms of unsuspecting
Examples of unsuspecting in a Sentence
sidewalk vendors selling bogus gems to unsuspecting tourists
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Buddy then travels to New York City during the holiday season to locate his unsuspecting biological father, Walter Hobbs (played by James Caan).
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Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Snapping turtles also could be a threat to unsuspecting pets or people.
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Hannah Smith
july 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Legend has it that when an unsuspecting new man on the paper’s composing desk left out the agate type one day there were lots of problems for bettors and bookies across the city.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
The Better Business Bureau says scammers are targeting renters and unsuspecting home sellers through sophisticated online schemes that have grown a lot over the years.
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T.j. Anthony,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Snapping turtles also could be a threat to unsuspecting pets or people.
—
Hannah Smith
july 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Legend has it that when an unsuspecting new man on the paper’s composing desk left out the agate type one day there were lots of problems for bettors and bookies across the city.
—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
The Better Business Bureau says scammers are targeting renters and unsuspecting home sellers through sophisticated online schemes that have grown a lot over the years.
—
T.j. Anthony,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsuspecting
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“Unsuspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsuspecting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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