Synonyms of unguarded

unguarded

adjective

ˌən-ˈgär-dəd 

1

as in outspoken

free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions

the swimming coach quickly regretted his unguarded comments about the young swimmer's limitations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outspoken
• honest
• candid
• frank
• forthcoming
• open
• direct
• straightforward
• unreserved
• vocal
• forthright
• plain
• unaffected
• plainspoken
• blunt
• up-front
• straight
• openhearted
• free-spoken
• guileless
• earnest
• out-front
• uninhibited
• naive
• artless
• ingenuous
• sincere
• freehearted
• innocent
• real
• outgoing
• unrestrained
• unpretentious
• unpretending
• foursquare
• rude
• vociferous
• gruff
• natural
• thoughtless
• brusque
• abrupt
• crusty
• bluff
• curt
• tactless
• undesigning
• ungracious
• inconsiderate
• impolite
• impertinent
• unmannerly
• undiplomatic
• sharp
• unsubtle
• uncivil

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restrained
• inhibited
• reserved
• quiet
• ambiguous
• laconic
• unforthcoming
• reticent
• taciturn
• evasive
• uncommunicative
• dissembling
• uncandid
• diplomatic
• equivocal
• circuitous
• tactful
• civil
• courteous
• close-mouthed
• polite
• tight-lipped
• politic
• considerate

2

as in vulnerable

lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack

an unguarded gate that would later prove to be the fatal weakness in the city's defenses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vulnerable
• susceptible
• helpless
• unprotected
• undefended
• defenseless
• exposed
• unarmed
• unsafe
• passive
• in the lurch
• unresistant
• indefensible
• uncovered
• untenable
• overcome
• feeble
• weak
• abandoned
• disarmed
• preyed (on or upon)
• resistless
• high and dry
• frail
• marooned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protected
• resistant
• safe
• secure
• sheltered
• covered
• armed
• guarded
• defensible
• fortified
• invulnerable
• armored
• shielded
• screened
• immune
• strong
• impenetrable
• invincible
• impregnable
• omnipotent
• unassailable
• unconquerable
• unbeatable
• almighty

3

as in careless

not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble

in an unguarded moment I let my mind wander and smashed my car into a tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• careless
• unsafe
• reckless
• regardless
• heedless
• incautious
• mindless
• unwary
• impetuous
• rash
• thoughtless
• negligent
• inattentive
• forgetful
• unmindful
• indiscreet
• inadvertent
• inconsiderate
• slipshod
• imprudent
• injudicious
• neglectful
• unplanned
• bold
• blithe
• unintentional
• lax
• remiss
• absentminded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• guarded
• safe
• cautious
• wary
• circumspect
• alert
• watchful
• vigilant
• heedful
• attentive
• observant
• chary
• shrewd
• gingerly
• provident
• foresighted
• thoughtful
• calculating
• scheming
• considerate
• forethoughtful
• ultracareful
• ultracautious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unguarded

Very good passer who can be a connector offensively, start the break himself, and has improved each year as a shooter, making 37% of his 3-pointers this season, including 45% when unguarded and even 38% off the dribble. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 23 June 2026

As Germany pushed forward for an equalizer, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was caught out of position, allowing South Korean forward Son Heung-Min to slot a second goal into the unguarded net. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026

Another entrance was a few hundred yards down the road; this one was unguarded. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 13 June 2026

The director's love for capturing real people moving, unguarded, can be seen as Washington's hostage negotiator talks things through with his team outside the bank. — Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026