unwary

• Qualifie une personne qui ne fait pas preuve de prudence ou de vigilance face à un danger potentiel ou à une tromperie; qui agit sans méfiance.

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.

   imprudent, qui manque de vigilance

   • 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.

   Synonymescarelessheedlessincautiousthoughtlessunguardedunsuspecting

   Antonymesalertcarefulcautiousguardedvigilantwarywatchful