unguarded

adjective

ˌən-ˈgär-dəd How to pronounce unguarded (audio)
Definition of unguardednext
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

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of unguarded Sheer rock walls loom on one side, while the other, which is largely unguarded, plunges to the narrow canyon below. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unguarded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unguarded
  1. outspoken
  2. vulnerable
  3. careless
  4. honest
  5. susceptible
  6. unsafe
  7. candid
  8. helpless
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  • Speculation and conspiracy theories have plagued Kirk’s death, fueled even by public figures such as Candace Owens, a longtime friend of Kirk, who has been outspoken about her belief that his death was orchestrated in an elaborate plot.
    — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • As an adult, Crawford's daughter Christina was outspoken about her troubled childhood in Brentwood.
    — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of outspoken
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  • The network of large bases that Washington built after the 1991 Gulf War is now vulnerable to Iranian drones and ballistic missiles, offering Tehran targets and leverage rather than deterring it from taking military action.
    — Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Inflation risks mount India is among the countries most vulnerable to the supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of vulnerable
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  • Josh Hoover may have been a bit careless, but every game TCU has played this season is another painful example how badly both his old school, and coach, miss him.
    — Mac Engel October 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Red Raiders quarterback Will Hammond can be careless with the football, throwing three interceptions against Sam Houston last weekend and posting five picks in four games.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of careless
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  • Jones turned in a yeoman's effort, going 22-35 for 155 passing yards and two touchdowns while also keeping the Longhorn defense honest with his legs.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In McDonnell, his supporters say, the mayor has an honest and principled leader who has managed to steady a department beset by low morale, dwindling staffing levels and aging facilities.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of honest
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  • Although generally hardy, the plant is susceptible to certain diseases, including anthracnose and bacterial soft rot, as well as pests such as spider mites, caterpillars, and whiteflies.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • But neither the agency nor industry players have banned bets that could be susceptible to manipulation or raised the minimum age to bet on prediction markets to 21, the source said, up from the current minimum of 18.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of susceptible
Adjective
  • Beyond the long wait, festivalgoers say the delays led to unsafe crowd conditions, and forced many to exit the event’s opening night.
    — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Eight structures encompassing 13 homes were deemed too unsafe to enter.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of unsafe
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  • Mitte encouraged people to open up with each other and be candid about their feelings.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In the documentation, the company is candid about its failings.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of candid
Adjective
  • The moment when the couple’s infant child is taken from them by the authorities is devastating, each of them capturing a sense of helpless isolation from themselves, their community and each other.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • But the funding cuts mean more and more families like Zarmina's are left helpless.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
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“Unguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguarded. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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