UNGUARDED Synonyms: 177 Similar and Opposite Words

unguarded

adjective

ˌən-ˈgär-dəd

Definition of unguarded

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 The director's love for capturing real people moving, unguarded, can be seen as Washington's hostage negotiator talks things through with his team outside the bank. — Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 The ball hit the front of the rim, giving the unguarded Anunoby enough space to make one of the most spectacular plays in the Knicks’ franchise history. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 There’s a vulnerability in it that feels deeply human and unguarded. — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 5 June 2026 Graham Platner, the Maine Senate candidate who has become the left’s latest blue-collar savior, put the theory in its most unguarded form. — Nicholas Jacobs, The Conversation, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unguarded

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Adjective

Engelbert has faced criticism from players for her overall leadership style, specifically from players who were outspoken about her lack of personal connection with them.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Americans, Trump at odds over data centers Lawmakers across the country, and on both sides of the political aisle, have become more outspoken against data centers as the national opinion shifts ahead of November's midterm elections.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

Brightly colored and casual beach attire is a no-fail way to get flagged as a vulnerable tourist while abroad.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Supply chains and raw materials are vulnerable to extreme weather, while unpredictable temperatures can affect when consumers want to buy and wear products.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of vulnerable

Adjective

As part of the plea agreement, the prosecution amended the first charge to reckless driving, second offense, and the second charge to a careless driving citation.

— Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Steele accepted the reduced charge, along with a separate careless-driving citation, and suspended the athlete’s driver’s license for five years.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of careless

Adjective

The North Lawn tenants had been involved in a yearslong dispute with multiple landlords over unsafe living conditions.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Well-loved and used items that are broken, damaged beyond repair, unsafe, or heavily stained or soiled should be thrown out.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of unsafe

Adjective

Agencies need to create opportunities for junior team members to observe client conversations, defend ideas, receive candid feedback and solve real business problems.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Muhl opened up about the family milestone in an Instagram post of her own, which featured several candid shots of the couple spending time with baby Aurelius.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of candid

Adjective

Y’know, the two living, breathing, helpless children forced to sit idle while their mother and (almost) step-father constantly and brazenly risk abandoning them.

— Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Muslims who are peace-loving and helpless also need a hand up.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

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