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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
the swimming coach quickly regretted his unguarded comments about the young swimmer's limitations
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as in vulnerable
lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack
an unguarded gate that would later prove to be the fatal weakness in the city's defenses
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as in careless
not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble
in an unguarded moment I let my mind wander and smashed my car into a tree
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Recent Examples of unguarded
He’s unguarded with adulation and quick to despair whenever his person leaves his sight.
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Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2024
But in those unguarded seconds after success, when nobody can argue with methods or mindsets, or quibble with choices of words, the walls come down, just for a bit.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 15 Apr. 2024
Fixed an issue where using a Cover 0 Coverage Shell on Cover 2 Man vs Empty Base, Empty Chip, or Empty Quads would result in the inside receiver being left unguarded.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Her latest, Evergreen, is her most unguarded and personal.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
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Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2024
But in those unguarded seconds after success, when nobody can argue with methods or mindsets, or quibble with choices of words, the walls come down, just for a bit.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 15 Apr. 2024
Fixed an issue where using a Cover 0 Coverage Shell on Cover 2 Man vs Empty Base, Empty Chip, or Empty Quads would result in the inside receiver being left unguarded.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Her latest, Evergreen, is her most unguarded and personal.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unguarded
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This is quite ironic, considering the fact that, in real life, Rossellini is an outspoken advocate for embracing aging.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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Cheney, an outspoken critic of Trump, has long found herself at the center of the former president’s ire.Sophia Vento, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
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Even the most reliable income streams are vulnerable to external factors beyond your control.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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So much sadness and anger and sometimes tenderness, but at all times vulnerable lyrically.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 17 Jan. 2025
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His careless blind backhand pass in the neutral zone on a Blackhawks power play was intercepted and the Calgary Flames went down the ice to score their fifth goal of the game — and the fourth Jones was on for Monday night.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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People with depression may be distracted on the road, have a slower reaction time, or have careless or impulsive driving behaviors, like hard braking or speeding.Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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Punching probably is a bit overrated, to be honest.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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But this is an unhealthy way to think about the extreme demands of being a sandwich carer—being honest about how caregiving is impacting you is a start.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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Consequently, consumers endure the worst of both worlds: a commodity that is susceptible to rapid price increases, lacking the infrastructure to reduce prices during periods of overproduction, all while relying on an emissions-intensive delivery system.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Injuries happen in the NHL all the time, but some roles and positions are more susceptible to them.Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Almost immediately, regulation was required to prevent child labor, unsafe work practices, and pollution.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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Predictive analytics further elevate these systems by analyzing patterns of unsafe behavior across various data streams, providing deeper insights into driver performance and potential risks.David Julian, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Her candid, insightful style helps listeners uncover the self-sabotaging behaviors holding them back.Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The cover shot features a candid photo of Haley and her mom hugging while Hope while Roker stood beside them.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The wind is bending thick swirls of flame over Sunset Boulevard and the firefighters are helpless to stop it.Matt Gutman, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Buster the yellow Lab is a thicc fella who can stop, but will not stop, gleefully belly flopping into his swimming pool despite the increasingly helpless and desperately profane protestations of his mother.Julie Klausner, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Unguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguarded. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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