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 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 The ball hit the front of the rim, giving the unguarded Anunoby enough space to make one of the most spectacular plays in the Knicks’ franchise history. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 There’s a vulnerability in it that feels deeply human and unguarded. — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 5 June 2026 Graham Platner, the Maine Senate candidate who has become the left’s latest blue-collar savior, put the theory in its most unguarded form. — Nicholas Jacobs, The Conversation, 2 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
Adjective
  • Mahmoud Nabavian, an outspoken radical lawmaker, asked on X days before Khamenei’s funeral.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The remarks drew criticism from Fine, who has emerged as one of Vance’s most outspoken Republican critics on Israel.
    — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • The European Union has banned AI that encourages dangerous behavior in vulnerable groups like children, and mandated transparency requirements for other chatbots.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • Chiggers are soft bodied and are vulnerable to sharp microscopic material in diatomaceous earth.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Definition of vulnerable
Adjective
  • That said, a pattern of careless errors or intentionally misleading claims are more likely to accrue penalties.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Trost has a past conviction of reckless driving and a lengthy history of civil traffic infractions, including careless driving, speeding, running a stop sign and running a red light, court records show.
    — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
Definition of careless
Adjective
  • That is also where the design's costs sit, and an honest account keeps them in view.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Amodei’s assessment of the dangers may be right or wrong, but an ad that grapples with those risks is arguably more honest than previous campaigns that present Claude as a tool for tinkerers and problem solvers.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • However, declining vaccination rates fueled by vaccine hesitancy have created pockets of susceptible individuals where the virus can spread quickly.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • The emotional discomfort is a result of feeling self-conscious about the appearance, and the physical is typically the result of excess tissue that's more susceptible to everyday irritation.
    — Anonymous, Allure, 23 July 2026
Definition of susceptible
Adjective
  • After her trip to Japan that changed her business and focus, Ettenberg (who was then in Vietnam) decided to make a guide to Japan that listed all the safe ingredients and unsafe ones.
    — Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Some repairs are too complicated or potentially unsafe to be handled by anyone other than a professional.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of unsafe
Adjective
  • Providing candid, useful examples to follow One key to making these case studies useful is to be candid about the strengths and weaknesses of competing options for managing risk, including maintaining the status quo.
    — Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
  • Besides the matching outfits, the young princes radiate the same playful energy in their candid photos—taken in 1985 and 2017, respectively.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Definition of candid
Adjective
  • The blast rings out as the helpless attorney watches in horror.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
  • Schiavio is slipped in on the right and his first-time shot goes in off the crossbar with Planicka a mere, helpless spectator.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
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“Unguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguarded. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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