Unknowing and Watchful

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Unknowing adjective - Lacking in worldly wisdom or informed judgment.

Usage example: those unknowing people who think that the world is a kindly place are in for a rude awakening

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Watchful is an antonym for unknowing.

Nearby Words: unknown, unknowable, unknowingly

Watchful adjective - Paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity.

Usage example: the toddler played under the watchful eye of her parents

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Unknowing is an antonym for watchful.

Nearby Words: watch, watchfulness, watched, watcher, watching

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