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unwary

adjective

Not alert to danger or deception;- O.J.Campbell

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Word length
6
Starts with
U
Ends with
Y
Contains
NW
Scrabble score
12

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adjective

  1. Not alert to danger or deception;- O.J.Campbell

    “The shrieks of unwary animals taken by surprise”

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The shrieks of unwary animals taken by surprise
Some thieves prey especially on unwary travelers
Seduce the unwary reader into easy acquiescence

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