Unwary
adjective
Not aware of danger or some other possibly unpleasant event.
He fell into the trap set for unwary travelers.
Often appears as...
- unwary traveler
- unwary journey
adjective
Not aware of danger or some other possibly unpleasant event.
He fell into the trap set for unwary travelers.
Often appears as...
- unwary traveler
- unwary journey
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Danger
Use 'unwary' when someone is at risk because they're not paying attention or don't know about the danger.
The unwary hiker was unaware of the bears in the area.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
'Unwary' can be used in non-physical situations, like being cheated or making a mistake.
Unwary investors often fall for high-return scams.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Outcome
The word implies that lack of awareness could lead to negative consequences.
An unwary comment on social media can sometimes lead to trouble.
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Danger
Use 'unwary' when someone is at risk because they're not paying attention or don't know about the danger.
The unwary hiker was unaware of the bears in the area.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
'Unwary' can be used in non-physical situations, like being cheated or making a mistake.
Unwary investors often fall for high-return scams.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Outcome
The word implies that lack of awareness could lead to negative consequences.
An unwary comment on social media can sometimes lead to trouble.
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Danger
Use 'unwary' when someone is at risk because they're not paying attention or don't know about the danger.
The unwary hiker was unaware of the bears in the area.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
'Unwary' can be used in non-physical situations, like being cheated or making a mistake.
Unwary investors often fall for high-return scams.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Outcome
The word implies that lack of awareness could lead to negative consequences.
An unwary comment on social media can sometimes lead to trouble.
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World's Deadliest...
when it lives near people it often takes shelter where they do in countries like India scorpion stings are a serious public health issue particularly among children for the unclad foot of an unwary youngster can lead to a painful
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World's Deadliest...
shelter where they do in countries like India scorpion stings are a serious public health issue particularly among children for the unclad foot of an unwary youngster can lead to a painful and in some cases if left untreated
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Monsters of the Deep PIPE...
the deep with massive jaws waiting to trap an unwary diver and drag them to their doom true to their name giant clams are the largest of their kind with shells over four feet long but they're
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Lion Pride vs. Buffalo PIPE...
their intended target this cow is large her sharp horns and hooves could normally deliver a deadly blow to an unwary lioness but this Buffalo is old and slightly lame the Lions will exploit
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Sneaky Jewel-Thief Birds...
young male in disguise and he's here to steal he's part of a gang of juvenile delinquents ruling the forest tricking unwary meals in their hideout they display their ill-gotten gains
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Unbelievable Bird...
this isn't a female at all it's a young male in disguise and he's here to steal he's part of a gang of juvenile delinquents ruling the forest tricking unwary males
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Stonefish Strikes...
an amazing adaptation in addition to excellent camouflage stone fish claimed the title of most venomous fish in the world the unclad foot of an unwary water
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World's Best-Disguised...
an amazing adaptation in addition to excellent camouflage stone fish claimed the title of most venomous fish in the world the unclad foot of an unwary water
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Giant Monsters of the...
in books and movies they are monsters of the deep with massive jaws waiting to trap an unwary diver and drag them to their doom true to their name giant
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Monsters of the Deep PIPE...
in books and movies they are monsters of the deep with massive jaws waiting to trap an unwary diver and drag them to
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World's Deadliest...
when it lives near people it often takes shelter where they do in countries like India scorpion stings are a serious public health issue particularly among children for the unclad foot of an unwary youngster can lead to a painful
Video examples
World's Deadliest...
shelter where they do in countries like India scorpion stings are a serious public health issue particularly among children for the unclad foot of an unwary youngster can lead to a painful and in some cases if left untreated
Video examples
Monsters of the Deep PIPE...
the deep with massive jaws waiting to trap an unwary diver and drag them to their doom true to their name giant clams are the largest of their kind with shells over four feet long but they're
Video examples
Lion Pride vs. Buffalo PIPE...
their intended target this cow is large her sharp horns and hooves could normally deliver a deadly blow to an unwary lioness but this Buffalo is old and slightly lame the Lions will exploit
Video examples
Sneaky Jewel-Thief Birds...
young male in disguise and he's here to steal he's part of a gang of juvenile delinquents ruling the forest tricking unwary meals in their hideout they display their ill-gotten gains
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Unbelievable Bird...
this isn't a female at all it's a young male in disguise and he's here to steal he's part of a gang of juvenile delinquents ruling the forest tricking unwary males
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Stonefish Strikes...
an amazing adaptation in addition to excellent camouflage stone fish claimed the title of most venomous fish in the world the unclad foot of an unwary water
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World's Best-Disguised...
an amazing adaptation in addition to excellent camouflage stone fish claimed the title of most venomous fish in the world the unclad foot of an unwary water
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Giant Monsters of the...
in books and movies they are monsters of the deep with massive jaws waiting to trap an unwary diver and drag them to their doom true to their name giant
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Monsters of the Deep PIPE...
in books and movies they are monsters of the deep with massive jaws waiting to trap an unwary diver and drag them to
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