Leery and Unsuspecting

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Leery adjective - Openly distrustful and unwilling to confide.

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Unsuspecting is an antonym for leery.

Nearby Words: leered, leering

Unsuspecting adjective - Lacking in worldly wisdom or informed judgment.

Usage example: sidewalk vendors selling bogus gems to unsuspecting tourists

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Leery is an antonym for unsuspecting.

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Unsuspecting and Leery. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/leery/unsuspecting

Leery & Unsuspecting. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/leery/unsuspecting>.

Unsuspecting or Leery. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/leery/unsuspecting.

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