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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
There’s a Sondheimian rhythm to its profanities, and its exorbitantly long music montages swell with unguarded feeling.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
In Singapore, sitting with festival ambassador Rebecca Lim, Shu was unguarded, reflective and darkly funny about the pressures and revelations that came with stepping behind the camera for the first time.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
But the Bulldogs responded with a 21-0 fourth quarter to pull away for good, including an unguarded onside kick while ahead 21-10.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 19 Nov. 2025
The show, available in both audio and video formats, immediately set itself apart from other fashion podcasts by the sense of intimacy Freud cultivated in unguarded conversations with her high-profile visitors— Cate Blanchett, David Cronenberg, and Rosalía among them.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2025
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
In Singapore, sitting with festival ambassador Rebecca Lim, Shu was unguarded, reflective and darkly funny about the pressures and revelations that came with stepping behind the camera for the first time.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
But the Bulldogs responded with a 21-0 fourth quarter to pull away for good, including an unguarded onside kick while ahead 21-10.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 19 Nov. 2025
The show, available in both audio and video formats, immediately set itself apart from other fashion podcasts by the sense of intimacy Freud cultivated in unguarded conversations with her high-profile visitors— Cate Blanchett, David Cronenberg, and Rosalía among them.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unguarded
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Employees have been less outspoken as layoffs increased after companies over-hired during the covid-19 pandemic and embraced artificial intelligence.—
Joseph Menn The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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Once-outspoken entertainers have been a bit quieter of late as well.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2026
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Democracy is challenged through disinformation Media literacy has been part of the Finnish educational curriculum since the 1990s, and additional courses are available for older adults who might be especially vulnerable to misinformation.—
James Brooks,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Installing barriers like snow fencing protects these vulnerable spots from winter kill, discourages salt and road debris caused by ploughing, and keeps your lawn from becoming bumpy and uneven.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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The driver of the truck was cited for careless driving; the vehicle was not equipped with chains, but chains were not required under state law in Friday morning’s conditions, according to Colorado State Patrol.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Drug, alcohol, careless living.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sharing the video felt like a way to acknowledge that reality in an honest way.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Most Americans are good, honest, hardworking Americans who want to make their country a better place.—
Tony Dokoupil,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
7 Jan. 2026
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Common Pests and Diseases Like all plants, hoyas can be susceptible to pests and diseases.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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The woman — whose home was otherwise in incredible shape, according to Hobson — couldn't lock her door and consequently felt unsafe there.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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But other incidents reflect a new, subtler antisemitism students face — including disputes over curriculum and teacher advocacy that some Jewish students and families say leaves them feeling singled out or unsafe.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Beijing is also candid — if selectively so — about its interest in strategic resources.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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Bird shared a candid carousel of photos from a fun night with friends, featuring her girlfriend by her side.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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So little, so helpless, so good.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Scam reporting is currently fragmented and confusing, leaving victims feeling helpless.—
Caroline Melear,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Unguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguarded. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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