Antonyms of adj unwary

1 sense of unwary

Sense 1
unwary (vs. wary) -- (not alert to danger or deception; "the shrieks of unwary animals taken by surprise"; "some thieves prey especially on unwary travelers"; "seduce the unwary reader into easy acquiescence"- O.J.Campbell)

wary (vs. unwary) -- (marked by keen caution and watchful prudence; "they were wary in their movements"; "a wary glance at the black clouds"; "taught to be wary of strangers")
        => on guard, on one's guard (predicate), upon one's guard (predicate), on your guard -- (vigilant; "on guard against con artists"; "must remain on your guard in such a situation")
        => shy -- (wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things; "shy of strangers")

Similarity of adj unwary

1 sense of unwary

Sense 1
unwary (vs. wary) -- (not alert to danger or deception; "the shrieks of unwary animals taken by surprise"; "some thieves prey especially on unwary travelers"; "seduce the unwary reader into easy acquiescence"- O.J.Campbell)
       => gullible -- (easily tricked because of being too trusting; "gullible tourists taken in by the shell game")
       => unguarded -- (displaying or feeling no wariness; "an unguarded remark")

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