unwary Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective not alert to danger or deception
    • the shrieks of unwary animals taken by surprise
    • some thieves prey especially on unwary travelers
    • seduce the unwary reader into easy acquiescence"- O.J.Campbell

WordNet


Un*wa"ry adjective
Etymology
Cf. Unware.
Definitions
  1. Not vigilant against danger; not wary or cautious; unguarded; precipitate; heedless; careless.
  2. Unexpected; unforeseen; unware. Obs. Spenser.

Webster 1913