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Definition of unwary adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    unwary

     adjective
    adjective
    NAmE//ʌnˈwɛri//
     
     
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  1. 1[only before noun] not aware of the possible dangers or problems of a situation and therefore likely to be harmed in some way Exams are not designed to set traps for unwary students. compare wary
  2. 2the unwary noun [plural] people who are unwary The stock market is full of traps for the unwary.
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