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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Etymology
Origin of unguarded
Example Sentences
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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
Aside from the way she has to be coy about the series, she’s appealingly unguarded in her enthusiasm for the journey it sent her on as an actor.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025
Earlier in the game, moments after Bryan Mbeumo had put Manchester United 2-1 ahead, Foster did superbly to round goalkeeper Altay Bayindir and slide the ball into the unguarded net.
From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025
In any case, it was risky to leave the place unguarded.
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
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