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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The plan is to test her theory on an unsuspecting man in increasingly cringey ways.
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Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Consisting entirely of text, the iconoclastic video installation was shown briefly on television, in airtime purchased by the artists, to alert unsuspecting spectators to TV advertising’s role—and their own complicity—in maintaining the status quo.
—Michael Cowan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
In 2023, Ben played a Dunkin' employee serving unsuspecting attendees drinks and treats in a hidden camera-like spot.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The first Jury Duty followed the unsuspecting Ronald Gladden, who turned out to be the best sport in the world.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Consisting entirely of text, the iconoclastic video installation was shown briefly on television, in airtime purchased by the artists, to alert unsuspecting spectators to TV advertising’s role—and their own complicity—in maintaining the status quo.
—Michael Cowan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
In 2023, Ben played a Dunkin' employee serving unsuspecting attendees drinks and treats in a hidden camera-like spot.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The first Jury Duty followed the unsuspecting Ronald Gladden, who turned out to be the best sport in the world.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Unsuspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsuspecting. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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