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Definition of unsuspected

unsuspected

/ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪd/
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Adverb:unsuspectedly
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• adjective

1

Not known, thought, or imagined to exist or be probable; unforeseen or undiscovered.

Example

"The restoration of the old painting revealed an unsuspected signature hidden beneath layers of varnish."

2

Regarded without suspicion, doubt, or mistrust; not believed to be guilty of wrongdoing.

Example

"Because of his quiet demeanor, he remained completely unsuspected by the investigators for months."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'unsuspected' (which describes something hidden, unforeseen, or not thought to exist, such as an unsuspected talent) with 'unsuspecting' (which describes a person who is unaware of an approaching danger or surprise, such as an unsuspecting victim).

• Rhymes for unsuspected

• Nearby Words

unsurprising
unsurprisingly
unsusceptible
unsuspected
unsuspectedly
unsuspecting
unsuspectingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsuspected. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsuspected
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