Meaning of unsuspecting in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    unsuspecting

    Definitions

    1. not suspicious

    Examples

    • « deceiving the unsuspecting public »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. (often followed by `of') not knowing or expecting

    Examples

    • « not thinking likely »
    • « an unsuspecting victim »
    • « unsuspecting (or unaware) of the fact that I would one day be their leader »

    Synonyms

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