Unwary

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɛri/

Definitions of unwary

adjective not cautious or alert; unsuspecting

Example Sentences

A1 The unwary rabbit was caught by the clever fox.

A2 The unwary tourist fell for the scam and lost all his money.

B1 The unwary hiker wandered off the trail and got lost in the forest.

B2 The unwary driver failed to check his blind spot and caused a car accident.

C1 The unwary investor put all his money into a risky venture and lost everything.

C2 The unwary politician was caught in a scandal that ended his career.

Examples of unwary in a Sentence

formal The unwary investors failed to thoroughly research the company before making their investment.

informal The unwary tourists fell for the scam and lost all their money.

slang Don't be so unwary, always double-check before believing anything you see online.

figurative The unwary deer wandered too close to the hunter's blind and was caught off guard.

Grammatical Forms of unwary

• past tense: unwaried
• plural: unwarys
• comparative: more unwary
• superlative: most unwary
• present tense: unwary
• future tense: will be unwary
• perfect tense: have been unwary
• continuous tense: is being unwary
• singular: unwary
• positive degree: unwary
• infinitive: to be unwary
• gerund: being unwary
• participle: unwary

Origin and Evolution of unwary

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unwary' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'unwarig' meaning not cautious or vigilant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unwary' has retained its original meaning of lacking caution or vigilance, and is still commonly used in modern English to describe someone who is not alert or careful.