unsuspecting
adjective/ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #11,340 most common English word
Meaning
Not aware of any danger or deception; having no suspicion.
Example sentence
The thief quietly approached the unsuspecting tourist and stole her wallet.
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