Definition of UNSUSPECTING

unsuspecting

Adjective Satellite

  • not suspicious
    • "deceiving the unsuspecting public"
  • (often followed by `of') not knowing or expecting; not thinking likely
    • "an unsuspecting victim"
    • "unsuspecting (or unaware) of the fact that I would one day be their leader"

Adj

  • Not suspecting; without any suspicion.

Examples

  • He easily shot the unsuspecting target.

Origin / Etymology

From un- + suspecting.

Synonyms

unsuspicious

Scrabble Score: 17

unsuspecting: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
unsuspecting: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
unsuspecting: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

unsuspecting: valid Words With Friends Word