Cautious and Unsuspecting

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Cautious adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.

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Unsuspecting is an antonym for cautious.

Nearby Words: caution, cautiously

Unsuspecting adjective - Lacking in worldly wisdom or informed judgment.

Usage example: sidewalk vendors selling bogus gems to unsuspecting tourists

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Cautious is an antonym for unsuspecting.

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Unsuspecting and Cautious. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cautious/unsuspecting

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Unsuspecting or Cautious. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cautious/unsuspecting.

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