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BNC: 18817 COCA: 23762

unwary

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unwary /ˌʌnˈweri/ adjective
unwary
/ˌʌnˈweri/
adjective
Learner's definition of UNWARY
[more unwary; most unwary]
: easily fooled or surprised : not aware of and careful about possible problems, dangers, etc.易上当的;不警觉的;不提防的
BNC: 18817 COCA: 23762

unwary

adjective

un·​wary ˌən-ˈwer-ē How to pronounce unwary (audio)
: not alert : easily fooled or surprised : heedless, gullible
cheats unwary tourists
unwarily adverb
unwariness noun

Example Sentences

The fast-moving tide sometimes surprises unwary swimmers. e-mail scams that take advantage of unwary recipients
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Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unwary was in 1579
BNC: 18817 COCA: 23762

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