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

• 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

At once a pragmatist and a romantic, Corry sometimes struggles to keep her scientific brain from intruding on moments of sensory abandon and unguarded feeling. —Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025

The now-viral moment caught Princess Kate's attention, prompting her to laugh — a rare and unguarded reaction. —Janine Henni, People.com, 16 July 2025

Teams have gotten more attuned to scouting poor shooters to leave unguarded, which usually pays off. —Jared Weiss, New York Times, 8 May 2025

There is a sheen of poetic perfection to the film; Jesse and Céline are idealized lovers who look like grunge-era fashion models and speak with an unguarded openness. —Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025

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