unwary JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ʌnˈweɪri/ · un.wa.ry
adjective
- Lacking caution as a result of naivety or inexperience The unwary tourist wandered into the unfamiliar city without a map.
adjective
- Unprepared; not watchful The unwary hiker failed to notice the steep cliff ahead.
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Did you know? The word 'unwary' has been used in literature to describe characters who are unaware of the dangers that lie ahead, such as in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' where the character of Puck describes the unwary lovers who wander into the forest.