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un·war·y
 unwary
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
we
ri
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| inflections: |
unwarier, unwariest |
| definition: |
unmindful of potential harm or deception; not cautious.
Misleading ads have tricked many unwary consumers.The cat easily captured its unwary prey.- antonyms:
- wary
- similar words:
- off guard
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| related words: |
imprudent |
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| derivations: |
unwarily (adv.), unwariness (n.) |
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