Also means
unsuspecting
Usage Note
ahnungslos describes a person who is entirely unaware of something, either through ignorance or innocence — ich war völlig ahnungslos (I had absolutely no idea). It can be sympathetic or reproachful depending on context.
Examples
"Er ging ahnungslos in das Treffen, ohne zu wissen, was ihn erwartete."
Natural Translation
He went clueless into the meeting, not knowing what awaited him.
Literal Translation
He went clueless into the meeting without knowing what awaited him.
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