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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According to Ahlhauser’s daughter, Mame O’Meara, these pictures represent an unguarded and unedited version of the celebrity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The government blamed the disorder on a ragged retreat by the Syrian Democratic Forces that left the camp unguarded for hours and made it difficult to re-establish security.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 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
Yet “True Colors” became a hit anyway, topping the Hot 100 for two weeks thanks in large part to Lauper’s deeply unguarded vocal performance.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025
“Yeah,” he said, and his smile reminded her of what it used to be in Brooklyn, open, unguarded.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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