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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
Part of a best-selling series featuring the unguarded musings of everyday folks, presented here are thirteen new, scintillating tales.
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Wanjeri Gakuru
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Visitors have always had access to unguarded beaches and guarded beaches even after lifeguards leave for the day.
—Nancy Chen
july 3, CBS News, 3 July 2025
Oakmont, unguarded, is about to get wet and everyone here is trying to figure out what’ll happen Saturday and who’ll win Sunday.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 June 2025
And the journey Bono goes through to do that, and to let go of it, is fierce and unguarded and moving.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unguarded
Wanjeri Gakuru
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Visitors have always had access to unguarded beaches and guarded beaches even after lifeguards leave for the day.
—Nancy Chen
july 3, CBS News, 3 July 2025
Oakmont, unguarded, is about to get wet and everyone here is trying to figure out what’ll happen Saturday and who’ll win Sunday.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 June 2025
And the journey Bono goes through to do that, and to let go of it, is fierce and unguarded and moving.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unguarded
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Counter to her brother, Maxine is the outspoken, happy-go-lucky, popular girl who masks her loneliness and sorrow.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Democratic Party is also home to outspoken critics of Israel and much of the Jewish community, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Bernie Sanders, and others.—
Nathan Diament,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Light: Some investors worry mid-caps are more vulnerable to market volatility.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The report was rife with errors, including citations to some studies that didn’t exist, but experts agree that children are especially vulnerable to the negative effects of ultraprocessed foods.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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The 24-year-old man was charged with involuntary manslaughter, careless discharge causing death and a separate firearm charge, officials say.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Aug. 2025
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The plea deal dropped an additional charge of careless driving resulting in death from his case, court records show.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
2 Aug. 2025
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The project intends to empower Californians to engage in honest discussions, according to its mission statement.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Creatively, the book features specific talking points to spark transparent and honest conversations.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Aug. 2025
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Long-term effects of alcohol can also lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease and a weakened immune system that can make individuals susceptible to getting infections.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, this preference puts the species at risk for habitat loss as these areas are often susceptible to human disturbances, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Rooted in the labor movement of the 19th century, the Labor Day holiday originated during a dismal time for America's workers, who faced long hours, low wages and unsafe conditions.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The onset of strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness activities to become unsafe.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Aug. 2025
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Dolores Huerta, the 95-year-old farm labor activist who is a cofounder of the United Farm Workers, got candid with Politico about the state of agriculture amid the Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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When asked about being away from home during the Aug. 12 press conference, 19-year-old Archie Wilson shared a candid response about how being far from his family has impacted him.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Not long after, Brady looked helpless on his final snap as a Patriot, standing at the 1-yard line with nine seconds left because of that maneuver, which Stretch stole from Brady’s head coach and turned against them both.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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As for the Aces, Vegas has lost two in a row and looked helpless last time out, losing 109-78 to the Minnesota Lynx.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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“Unguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguarded. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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