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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
His career hamstrung by bipolar disorder and stints in psychiatric hospitals, Johnston first found acclaim as an unguarded and guileless songwriter in the late ’80s with tunes that cut instantly to the emotional quick.
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Grayson Haver Currin Eli Durst, New York Times, 1 May 2025
With three defenders in her face, Shade managed to outlet the ball to classmate KK Arnold, and Arnold didn’t hesitate before dishing an assist to Bueckers standing completely unguarded across the top of the key.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2025
Still, Edmonton played with urgency, taking its first lead of the series less than three minutes in when an unguarded Nugent-Hopkins took a Zach Hyman pass directly in front of the net and pushed the puck under Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
And Stack’s old flame is Mary (a saucy and unguarded Hailee Steinfeld), his white-passing childhood friend with Black ancestry that shows up in her relations, not her face, who is still pissed at Stack for ghosting her.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 18 Apr. 2025
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Grayson Haver Currin Eli Durst, New York Times, 1 May 2025
With three defenders in her face, Shade managed to outlet the ball to classmate KK Arnold, and Arnold didn’t hesitate before dishing an assist to Bueckers standing completely unguarded across the top of the key.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2025
Still, Edmonton played with urgency, taking its first lead of the series less than three minutes in when an unguarded Nugent-Hopkins took a Zach Hyman pass directly in front of the net and pushed the puck under Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
And Stack’s old flame is Mary (a saucy and unguarded Hailee Steinfeld), his white-passing childhood friend with Black ancestry that shows up in her relations, not her face, who is still pissed at Stack for ghosting her.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unguarded
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The Democratic lawmakers have been outspoken critics of conditions at the centers amid concerns over overcrowding and detainee deaths.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
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Newsom, however, was an outspoken opponent of the proposition.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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These offenders swarm these vulnerable victims, usually Asian, older females.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Along the way, Manuel opened a small nonprofit to supply basic needs for Native foster kids that grew into a statewide cultural support service for the most vulnerable youth.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
4 July 2025
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The problem isn’t that general providers are careless, but that their systems and staff simply aren’t built for these edge cases.—
Ari Raptis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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When businesses are careless and people get hurt, those businesses should be held accountable.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Jamie Lee Curtis got honest about her cosmetic procedures in the hopes of dissuading women from making the same mistake.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Maybe the most important feature of actual freedom is the ability to make honest and fair criticism of your country, something which feels more and more taboo.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
4 July 2025
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Vulnerability: Dependence on encryption methods makes our personal information susceptible to quantum attacks.—
Jackie Shoback,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Justin Strnad played a ton last year and mostly held up well, but relying on him and Cody Barton for a big chunk of last year after Singleton tore his ACL is part of what made the Broncos more susceptible in the middle of the field as the season went along.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
26 June 2025
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If people aren’t speaking up, ask what truths feel unsafe to say.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The administration claimed that Harvard failed to act despite being aware that Jewish and Israeli students felt unsafe on campus.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
30 June 2025
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The candid reflections of their upbringings, their unique cultural backgrounds and the overarching complexity of living authentically are all equally important pieces of a fabric that is slowly being sewn into a quilt.—
Morgan Lieberman,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Lovato, whose Disney Channel stardom catapulted her to fame at a young age, has been candid about her struggles with mental health, substance abuse, and disordered eating.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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But most unforgettable are the fantastic driving sequences and the almost casually riveting performances — with James Taylor making for a perfectly intense (and surprisingly charismatic) lead, an ideal foil for the garrulous, slightly helpless Oates.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The emotional emptiness can feel unbearable, and the practical demands only add to the turmoil, often leaving the surviving spouse feeling lost and helpless.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Unguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguarded. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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