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- [uhn-wair-ee]
- /ʌnˈwɛər i/
- /ʌnˈweə.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-wair-ee]
- /ʌnˈwɛər i/
Definitions of unwary word
- adjective unwary not wary; not cautious or watchful, as against danger or misfortune. 1
- adjective unwary trusting, unsuspecting 1
- adjective unwary If you describe someone as unwary, you mean that they are not cautious or experienced and are therefore likely to be harmed or deceived. 0
- adjective unwary The unwary are people who are unwary. 0
- adjective unwary lacking caution or prudence; not vigilant or careful 0
- adjective unwary not wary; not watchful or cautious; not alert to possible danger, trickery, etc. 0
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Origin of unwary
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; un-1 + wary
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Parts of speech for Unwary
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unwary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unwary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unwary
adj unwary
- asleep at the switch — a slender, flexible shoot, rod, etc., used especially in whipping or disciplining.
- astigmatic — relating to or affected with astigmatism
- credulous — If you describe someone as credulous, you have a low opinion of them because they are too ready to believe what people tell them and are easily deceived.
- heedless — careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
- hot-headed — hot or fiery in spirit or temper; impetuous; rash: Hotheaded people shouldn't drive cars.
adjective unwary
- imprudent — not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.
- impulsive — actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child.
- incautious — not cautious; careless; reckless; heedless.
- irreflective — Without mental reflection.
Antonyms for unwary
adj unwary
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