unwary

[ uhn-wair-ee ]
/ ʌnˈwɛər i /

adjective, un·war·i·er, un·war·i·est.

not wary; not cautious or watchful, as against danger or misfortune.

Origin of unwary

First recorded in 1570–80; un-1 + wary

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