unguarded

adjective

un·​guard·​ed ˌən-ˈgär-dəd How to pronounce unguarded (audio)
1
: vulnerable to attack : unprotected
2
: free from guile or wariness : direct, incautious
unguarded remarks
unguardedly adverb
unguardedness noun

Examples of unguarded in a Sentence

I let the secret about the surprise party spill out in an unguarded moment. the swimming coach quickly regretted his unguarded comments about the young swimmer's limitations
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Without his six other members filling the space around him, and in the absence of a packed schedule keeping him hurdling full speed ahead, RM (born Kim Namjoon) is loose, unguarded, often introspective and occasionally gleefully aimless. Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024 Samuel Alito’s unguarded comments were in contrast to those of Roberts, who was also secretly recorded at the 2024 event by Windsor. Justin Jouvenal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024 Have strong antivirus software: As cyberthreats grow in frequency and sophistication, strong antivirus software is also crucial to fend off malware and phishing scams, both of which could expose your sensitive information if left unguarded. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024 He’s unguarded with adulation and quick to despair whenever his person leaves his sight. Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unguarded 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unguarded was circa 1593

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“Unguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unguarded. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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unguarded

adjective
un·​guard·​ed ˌən-ˈgärd-əd How to pronounce unguarded (audio)
1
: open to attack : unprotected
2
: not cautious : unwary
unguarded comments
unguardedly adverb

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