unsuspicious

IPA/ˌʌn.səˈspɪʃ.əs/
IPA/ˌʌn.səˈspɪʃ.əs/

unsuspicious — adjective

  • unsuspiciouspositive
  • more unsuspiciouscomparative
  • most unsuspicioussuperlative

1. likely to believe that people are honest and that nothing bad is happening, with

1.形容詞C1
釋義

likely to believe that people are honest and that nothing bad is happening, without looking for hidden dangers or tricks

例句

Nadia was completely unsuspicious when a stranger offered to carry her bag at the station.

completely unsuspicious — intensifier showing degree

Tamar gave her bank details to the caller, unsuspicious of any scam.

unsuspicious of [noun] — prepositional pattern

同義詞
  • trusting

    more common and slightly warmer in tone; focuses on a positive belief in others

  • gullible

    negative; suggests someone is too easily tricked or fooled

  • naive

    implies inexperience or lack of worldly wisdom, not just lack of suspicion

反義詞
  • suspicious

    the direct opposite; inclined to doubt or distrust

  • wary

    cautious and watchful, often for good reason

文法句型

unsuspicious + of + noun phrase

be + unsuspicious

remain + unsuspicious

用法筆記

Frequently used with intensifiers such as 'completely', 'perfectly', or 'entirely'. Can also be followed by 'of' to specify what is not suspected.

常見錯誤

The unsuspicious tourist walked into the trap.
The unsuspecting tourist walked into the trap.
💡'Unsuspicious' describes a trusting character; 'unsuspecting' means not aware of immediate danger in a specific situation.