Definition

Less cautious or alert than usual, often leading to potential danger or risk.

Example

He was unwarier than his friends, which made him more susceptible to scams.

Conversation

I think I’ve become unwarier since we started hiking together.

Really? I feel like I’m always on alert in the wilderness.

That’s probably a good thing, especially with all the wild animals around.

Yeah, staying cautious is key, even if I feel unwarier sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unwarier → It is formed from the prefix "un-" (meaning not) and the root "warier" (from the Old English "warian", meaning to be cautious or wary). The word "unwarier" means not being cautious or less cautious than before.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not cautious' ('un-') and 'wary' ('warier') to remember that 'unwarier' describes someone who is less careful.

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