C2
unsuspected vs unsuspecting
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| unsuspectedadjective/ˌʌn.səˈspek.tɪd/ | Meaning not known about or thought to exist until now | Goes with unsuspected talent | Example Learning a new language can uncover unsuspected talents. |
| unsuspectingadjective/ˌʌn.səˈspek.tɪŋ/ | Meaning not knowing that something bad is about to happen | Goes with — | Example The thief walked up to an unsuspecting tourist and took her bag. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The thief walked up to an tourist and took her bag.