unguarded
Americanadjective
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not guarded; guard; 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
Other Word Forms
- unguardedly adverb
- unguardedness noun
Etymology
Origin of unguarded
Example Sentences
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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 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
I didn’t ask Shires about the nod to the track that was supposedly written for her, an unguarded acoustic number exploring the excitement and anxieties of a fresh passion, but she offered an explanation.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 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
Pushing his chair against the wall, he leaves the door to the state box hallway unguarded and walks outside.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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