unwary

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Adjective unwary has 1 sense

unwary - not alert to danger or deception; "the shrieks of unwary animals taken by surprise"; "some thieves prey especially on unwary travelers"; "seduce the unwary reader into easy acquiescence"- O.J.Campbell
Antonyms: wary, on guard, on one's guard, upon one's guard, on your guard, shy

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Unwary

Description:

Unwary is an adjective that means lacking caution or vigilance, making one susceptible to being taken advantage of or making mistakes due to a lack of awareness.

Senses:

1. Not cautious or alert.
2. Trusting or unsuspecting.

Usages:

1. She fell victim to the scam because she was unwary and didn't question the caller's intentions.
2. The unwary hikers were caught off-guard by the sudden storm and had no shelter.
3. The unwary shoppers were easily persuaded by the salesman's smooth talk.
4. The unwary driver didn't notice the pedestrian crossing the street and almost hit him.

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