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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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of unguarded
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unguarded
Adjective
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The pair are joined by 14 others, including conwoman Anna Delvey and outspoken influencer Hallie Batchelder.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Actress and singer Selena Gomez continues to be outspoken about mental health following her diagnosis with bipolar disorder.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On his goal, Thomas swooped into the middle lane to dust McTavish and receive a slick feed from Broberg that sent him toward a vulnerable Dostál with speed for a rising shot.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the memo indicates homelessness spending might not be as vulnerable to cuts as other programs because the city now has roughly $33 million in hotel tax revenue to spend each year on homelessness.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Littleton police say the driver behind the wheel of a semi-truck that crashed into a QuickTrip on West Belleview Avenue and smashed a car against a wall is facing careless driving charges.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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In 2009, Woods was cited for careless driving.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s nothing funnier than being honest.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ready to be honest about what lights you up?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Writers said the article emphasized findings that were subjective and susceptible to bias.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Long-term drought conditions mean that vegetation is especially susceptible to fire.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Building and construction unions no longer can use their old rhetorical cudgel in this debate — calling prefab homes flimsy and unsafe.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Falling stalactites are also making some cenotes unsafe to explore.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Estévez was candid about his poor showing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nick Cannon is getting candid about his political views.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Mar. 2026
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Weaponized incompetence, or the practice of being so helpless that the labor simply falls on someone else, has long been a feature of domestic life.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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But Lumet and screenwriter Frank Pierson ease up on the laughs as Sonny’s predicament grows more helpless, allowing the audience to feel his desperation as the drama barrels toward a tragic finale.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Unguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguarded. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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