unsuspecting
word
Definition
Not aware that something bad may happen; having no suspicion or expectation of danger or trouble.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes people who are victims of trickery or danger. Neutral or slightly formal. Common with nouns like 'victims', 'public', or 'bystanders'; often in crime or risk contexts. Not used for people who are simply unaware of information.
Spanish: incauto - desprevenidoPortuguese (BR): desavisado - desprevenidoPortuguese (PT): desprevenido - incautoChinese (Simplified): 毫无防备的 - 毫不知情的Chinese (Traditional): 毫無防備的 - 毫不知情的Hindi: बेख़बर - अनजानArabic: غير مرتاب - غير متوقعBengali: অবুঝ - অজান্তে থাকাRussian: ничего не подозревающийJapanese: 疑うことを知らない - 無警戒なVietnamese: không ngờ - không nghi ngờKorean: 의심하지 않는 - 아무 것도 모르는Turkish: hiçbir şeyden habersiz - şüphelenmeyenUrdu: نہ جاننے والا - بے خبرIndonesian: tidak menaruh curiga - tidak sadar
Example Sentences
Scammers often look for unsuspecting people online.
natural
The unsuspecting tourists were tricked by con artists.
basic
An unsuspecting child can fall for a simple trick.
basic
The thief targeted unsuspecting shoppers in the market.
basic
He gave the unsuspecting man a fake ticket.
natural
The magician amazed his unsuspecting audience with a surprise ending.
natural