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
When she began her acting journey, Nakajima thought she’d turn to drama, but there’s something more unguarded in comedy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
It blamed the chaos on SDF troops, who it says abandoned the camp during the January offensive, leaving the facility unguarded for hours and making it hard to reimpose security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
The French international was reduced to tears after pouncing on a Pope error to roll into an unguarded net.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
I couldn’t stop watching his face, the unguarded feeling in his eyes as his hands dropped back to his sides.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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