unwary

• Describe a una persona que no muestra precaución ni vigilancia ante un peligro o engaño potencial, actuando sin darse cuenta de los riesgos.

Describes someone who is not cautious or alert to potential danger or deception.

1. Lacking caution or vigilanceC1formal

   Not alert to potential danger, deception, or trickery; easily caught off guard.

   incauto

   • The unwary traveler fell for the common street scam.
   • Unwary investors often lose money in get-rich-quick schemes.
   • The trap was set to catch the unwary hiker.
   • An unwary comment can sometimes reveal a hidden secret.

   Sinónimoscarelessheedlessincautiousthoughtlessunguardedunsuspecting

   Antónimosalertcarefulcautiousguardedvigilantwarywatchful