unguarded
Americanadjective
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not guarded; unprotected; undefended.
- Synonyms:
- defenseless
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open; frank; guileless.
an unguarded manner.
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exposed to attack or capture by the opponent without recourse by the player, as a card, chess piece, etc..
an unguarded queen of clubs; an unguarded pawn.
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not cautious or discreet; careless.
In an unguarded moment he had told her about his affair.
- Synonyms:
- indiscreet
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without a safeguard, as a cover, barrier, or shield, for protection.
an unguarded buzz saw.
adjective
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unprotected; vulnerable
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guileless; open; frank
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incautious or careless
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Origin of unguarded
Example Sentences
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The longest unguarded border in the world runs between our two countries.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
But his self-assurance is intriguingly undercut during an unguarded exchange in which he acknowledges that no prospective romantic partner has been comfortable with his desire to keep returning to Gaza.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The back end of the fan was left entirely unguarded.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
However, Roope Hintz and Kaapo Kakko struck in quick succession in the third period to ensure Finland ended their campaign on the podium, with Joel Armia and Haula scoring late into an unguarded goal.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
The dungeon door was open and the postern gate had been unguarded, just as she had said.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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