SuaviloquyToday’s word

unwary

Unwary, a.

Etymology: [Cf. Unware.]

1. Not vigilant against danger; not wary or cautious; unguarded; precipitate; heedless; careless.

2. Unexpected; unforeseen; unware. [Obs.] Spenser.

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists unwary only as an antonym, under vigilant.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

Synonyms

none given

Antonyms