What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Unsuspected vs Unsuspecting - What's the difference?

unsuspected | unsuspecting |

As adjectives the difference between unsuspected and unsuspecting

is that unsuspected is not suspected while unsuspecting is of or pertaining to lack of suspicion .

unsuspected

English

Adjective

(-)
  • not suspected
  • that has not raised suspicion
    • The police uncovered his unsuspected drug dealing whilst investigating another matter.

    unsuspecting

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to lack of suspicion .
    • He easily shot the unsuspecting target