unwary
[ uhn-wair-ee ]
adjective,un·war·i·er, un·war·i·est.
not wary; not cautious or watchful, as against danger or misfortune.
Origin of unwary
1Other words for unwary
Opposites for unwary
Other words from unwary
- un·war·i·ly, adverb
- un·war·i·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for unwary
unwary
/ (ʌnˈwɛərɪ) /
adjective
lacking caution or prudence; not vigilant or careful
Derived forms of unwary
- unwarily, adverb
- unwariness, noun
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