unwary (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def not alert to danger or deception
examples 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
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Attribute wariness, chariness
Derivationally related form unwary → unwariness
Antonym unwary → wary
Similar to gullible; unguarded
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Also see unalert, unwatchful, unvigilant
Antonym wary → unwary
Similar to gullible; unguarded
Derived from adjective unwarily → unwary
Attribute wariness, chariness
Derivationally related form unwariness → unwary

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