unsuspected
gb/ˌʌnsəspˈɛktɪd/ us/ˌʌnsəspˈɛktɪd/
B2
English
addig nem ismert, rejtett, nem gyanúsított, gyanún kívüli
B2
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rejtett
B2
Usage pattern:
[an] unsuspected [problem/cause/ability]
The blood test revealed an unsuspected allergy.
A vérvizsgálat egy addig nem ismert allergiát mutatott ki.
Engineers found an unsuspected weakness in the design.
A mérnökök egy addig nem ismert gyengeséget találtak a tervben.
The interview uncovered an unsuspected connection between the two cases.
Learner examples
The doctor found an unsuspected problem.
Az orvos egy addig nem ismert problémát talált.
She has an unsuspected talent for singing.
Rejtett tehetsége van az énekléshez.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with unsuspecting (meaning “not aware of danger”). Unsuspected describes the thing that was not known; unsuspecting describes the person who is not aware.
Meaning
not known or expected
Collocations
unsuspected danger
|unsuspected risk
|unsuspected cause
|unsuspected problem
|unsuspected flaw
|unsuspected talent
|unsuspected potential
|unsuspected connection
|unsuspected source
|unsuspected side effects
Synonyms
unknown (more general; can mean simply not known, without the idea of suspicion or discovery)
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unrecognized (emphasizes that people failed to notice it)
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unforeseen (focuses on not being predicted in advance)
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unexpected (focuses on surprise rather than lack of suspicion)
Antonyms
known (already discovered or understood)
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suspected (already thought possible, even without proof)
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anticipated (expected in advance)
Themes
daily_life
|knowledge
|risk
|discovery
Definition
not known about before; surprising
Not previously suspected, known, or imagined; not expected.
C1
2
Usage pattern:
unsuspected of [a crime/wrongdoing]
For weeks, the attacker went unsuspected by the police.
A támadó hetekig nem került a rendőrség gyanújába.
She was unsuspected of any role in the fraud.
Nem gyanúsították azzal, hogy bármi szerepe lett volna a csalásban.
The true source of the leak remained unsuspected until the audit.
Learner examples
He was unsuspected of the crime.
Nem gyanúsították a bűncselekmény elkövetésével.
The thief went unsuspected for months.
A tolvaj hónapokig nem került gyanúba.
Common mistake:
Learners may use *unsuspecting* here; *unsuspecting* means “not aware,” while *unsuspected* means “not suspected (by others).”
Meaning
not suspected of wrongdoing
Collocations
remain unsuspected
|go unsuspected
|unsuspected by the police
|unsuspected by anyone
|largely unsuspected
|completely unsuspected
|long unsuspected
|unsuspected of theft
|unsuspected of involvement
|until then unsuspected
Synonyms
above suspicion (suggests a strong reputation for innocence)
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not suspected (a direct paraphrase, neutral in tone)
Antonyms
suspected (thought possibly responsible)
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under suspicion (officially or publicly considered a possible culprit)
Themes
crime_law
|society
Definition
not thought to have done something wrong
Not thought to be responsible for a bad or illegal act; not under suspicion.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unsuspected
IPA
GB/ˌʌnsəspˈɛktɪd/
US/ˌʌnsəspˈɛktɪd/
Syllables & stress
un - sus - pec - ted (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pec)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: unsuspected
Expressions
to an unsuspected degree
1/tə ən ˌʌnsəspˈɛktɪd dɪɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
much more than realized
much more than people thought
Examples
- The policy affected small businesses to an unsuspected degree.
- Her comments were hurtful to an unsuspected degree.
- The two problems were connected to an unsuspected degree.
Learner examples
- The change helped us to an unsuspected degree.
unsuspected depths
1/ˌʌnsəspˈɛktɪd dˈɛpθs/
fixed phrase
hidden complexity or ability
someone or something is more interesting or capable than you thought
Examples
- I didn’t think he cared, but he has unsuspected depths.
- The documentary reveals unsuspected depths in her writing.
- That quiet town has unsuspected depths once you get to know it.
Learner examples
- She has unsuspected depths.