depend, trust, count on, lean on, bank on, have faith in be confident in, be sure of, be certain of, believe in, swear by, rest assured in, fall back on, hinge on, reckon on, bet on, pin one's ho... [more]
naive - unwary - gullible - trusting - innocent - credulous,guarded - unprepared - unwitting - oblivious - unaware - heedless - unmindful - unsusceptible - unalert - unwatchful - unvigilant - unperceptive - unobservant - blind - ignorant - incautious - unthinking - unknowing - unguarded - off-guard - defenseless - vulnerable - open - exposed - unprotected - easy - simple - artless - guileless - childlike - inexperienced - green - credulous
The term 'unsuspecting' refers to someone who is not aware of potential danger, deceit, or harm. Such a person trusts others easily and does not anticipate or expect any negative actions or outcomes. This characteristic can sometimes make them vulnerable to being deceived, tricked, or taken advantage of by others. An unsuspecting individual often believes in the goodwill and honesty of those around them and may lack a certain degree of skepticism that could protect them from deceit.