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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
The Warriors rookie from Florida ripped the ball away and dribbled toward a completely unguarded basket.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
In the first Manitou film, Herbig played Abahachi, chief of the Apache, who is inseparable from his blood brother Ranger (Christian Tramitz) since the latter saved Abahachi from a speeding train at an unguarded railroad crossing.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
There’s a Sondheimian rhythm to its profanities, and its exorbitantly long music montages swell with unguarded feeling.
—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
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
In the first Manitou film, Herbig played Abahachi, chief of the Apache, who is inseparable from his blood brother Ranger (Christian Tramitz) since the latter saved Abahachi from a speeding train at an unguarded railroad crossing.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
There’s a Sondheimian rhythm to its profanities, and its exorbitantly long music montages swell with unguarded feeling.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unguarded
Adjective
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Glenn is an outspoken mental health and LGBTQ+ advocate.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Readers will remember Carano from being fired from The Mandalorian after her outspoken conservative views ruffled feathers on social media.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Guthrie was already physically vulnerable.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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The expedition collected an unprecedented number of chemical, physical and biological samples that will help scientists understand ecosystem connections, biodiversity patterns and how vulnerable these deep-sea environments may be.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Brooklyn got careless, committing nine turnovers in the quarter.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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That will be the difference in the game unless Darnold is careless with the ball.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The most important issue facing the county is ensuring that the felt needs of residents are prioritized, and that the community feels seen, heard and responded to through honest, timely communication.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Preparation before the storm, honest assessment after.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These cows yield more milk but can be more susceptible to health problems.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Because telling Starfleet that the Furies are part Lynar, and particularly susceptible to high sonic frequencies, is just an ingenious ruse.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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She is survived by her father, husband and two children, who are suing the Dollar Tree corporation and the store’s manager for $50 million, alleging negligence and unsafe conditions.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Accounts from workers detailing severe heat stress, unsafe drinking water and a lack of ventilation and cooling systems underpin many of the report’s findings.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Social gatherings like schools or churches, promotional commissions for growing businesses, the development of vital projects like the All-American Canal and Hoover Dam, candid shots of workers and goers-by, desert landscapes, and much, much more.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The legal filing followed a candid social media announcement in January 2025, when Alba publicly confirmed the split.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Both Tony and Dick are helpless children of the American Dream — one borne of the system, the other the boss’s literal son, each at the mercy of forces far greater than himself.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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Footage then showed McCray carrying her, helpless and disoriented, to a laundry room on Connecticut Street.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Unguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguarded. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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