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Synonyms for Unwary & Similar Words

Definition of unwary

adjective
  1. 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

3 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for unwary?
Synonyms for unwary include: gullible, incautious, unguarded.
How many synonyms does unwary have?
Unwary has 3 synonyms.

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