unguarded

adjective

un·​guard·​ed ˌən-ˈgär-dəd 

1

: vulnerable to attack : unprotected

2

: free from guile or wariness : direct, incautious

unguarded remarks

unguardedly adverb

unguardedness noun

Synonyms of unguarded

• outspoken
• honest
• candid
• frank

Examples of unguarded in a Sentence

I let the secret about the surprise party spill out in an unguarded moment.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Bowen nipped in ahead of Calvin Bassey and passed to Summerville, who advanced to stroke his fifth league goal of the season, and seventh in 10 appearances across all competitions, into the unguarded net. —Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026

The first full episode, which arrived March 3 with Blanco’s wife Selena Gomez as the guest, delivered raw, unguarded moments that a press tour rarely produces. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026

In last week's 61-38 victory over Converse Judson in the Region IV-6A championship game, Hensle was often left unguarded while the Rockets packed the paint to contain Byers and King. —Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026

Photography has a direct, almost unguarded language. —Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unguarded

• bombarded
• discarded
• regarded
• retarded
• safeguarded
• carded
• guarded
• disregarded
• unregarded

Kids Definition

unguarded

adjective

un·​guard·​ed ˌən-ˈgärd-əd 

1

: open to attack : unprotected

2

: not cautious : unwary

unguarded comments

unguardedly adverb