unwary Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective not alert to danger or deception
- 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
WordNet
Un*wa"ry adjective
Etymology
Cf.Definitions
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Not vigilant against danger; not wary or cautious; unguarded; precipitate; heedless; careless. -
Unexpected; unforeseen; unware. Obs. Spenser.