Unsuspecting

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ/

Definitions of unsuspecting

noun a person who is not aware of or expecting something

Example Sentences

A1 The unsuspecting walked right into the surprise party.

A2 The unsuspecting were caught off guard by the sudden change in weather.

B1 The unsuspecting victim was targeted by the scam artist.

B2 The unsuspecting tourist fell for the pickpocket's distraction.

C1 The unsuspecting investors were unaware of the impending financial crisis.

C2 The unsuspecting politician was blindsided by the scandal.

adjective describing someone who is not aware of or expecting something

Example Sentences

A1 The unsuspecting cat chased after the butterfly.

A2 The unsuspecting tourist fell for the scam.

B1 The unsuspecting employee clicked on the phishing link.

B2 The unsuspecting victim was caught off guard by the sudden attack.

C1 The unsuspecting politician was blindsided by the scandal.

C2 The unsuspecting public was unaware of the impending disaster.

Examples of unsuspecting in a Sentence

formal The thief targeted unsuspecting tourists in the crowded market.

informal I can't believe she pulled that prank on the unsuspecting new guy.

slang The scammer took advantage of the unsuspecting old lady.

figurative The virus silently spread among the unsuspecting population.

Grammatical Forms of unsuspecting

past tense

unsuspected

plural

unsuspectings

comparative

more unsuspecting

superlative

most unsuspecting

present tense

unsuspects

future tense

will unsuspect

perfect tense

have unsuspected

continuous tense

is unsuspecting

singular

unsuspecting

positive degree

unsuspecting

infinitive

to unsuspect

gerund

unsuspecting

participle

unsuspected

Origin and Evolution of unsuspecting

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unsuspecting' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'suspect' meaning 'to believe to be guilty or culpable'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unsuspecting' has come to refer to someone who is not cautious or wary, often used to describe someone who is easily deceived or taken advantage of.