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unsuspecting

[/ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ/]
adjective
desavisado
1. not aware of or prepared for something; not suspecting danger or deception
The unsuspecting victim fell for the scam.
A vítima desavisada caiu no golpe.
2. without knowledge of what is about to happen
He walked into the party, completely unsuspecting of the surprise waiting for him.
Ele entrou na festa, completamente desavisado da surpresa que o esperava.
NYC Slang
caught slipping
Synonyms
unawareobliviousnaivegullibleunwaryinnocent
Antonyms
suspiciouswarycautiousalertvigilant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desavisado
most common usage
Brazil
inocente
alternative, emphasizing innocence
Portugal
desprevenido
common in European Portuguese
Portugal
ingénuo
emphasizing naivety

Related Idioms & Phrases

caught red-handed
blindsided
taken by surprise
off guard
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