unguarded

adjective

un·​guard·​ed ˌən-ˈgär-dəd 

1

: vulnerable to attack : unprotected

2

: free from guile or wariness : direct, incautious

unguarded remarks

unguardedly adverb

unguardedness noun

Synonyms

• candid
• direct
• forthcoming
• forthright
• foursquare
• frank
• free-spoken
• freehearted
• honest
• open
• openhearted
• out-front
• outspoken
• plain
• plainspoken
• straight
• straightforward
• unreserved
• up-front

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unguarded

adjective

un·​guard·​ed ˌən-ˈgärd-əd 

1

: open to attack : unprotected

2

: not cautious : unwary

unguarded comments

unguardedly adverb