unwary

Words with a similar base: unwary

'unwary'

[unwary.a.01] as in: not alert to danger or deception; ; ; - O.J.Campbell

Examples:
the shrieks of unwary animals taken by surprise
some thieves prey especially on unwary travelers
seduce the unwary reader into easy acquiescence

Origins

					unwary (English)
├── un- (English)
│   ├── on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   │   ├── on- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   │   └── ond- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   ├── un- (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   │   └── un- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── unus (Latin)
│       └── oinos (Latin)
└── wary (English)

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