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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
Bowen nipped in ahead of Calvin Bassey and passed to Summerville, who advanced to stroke his fifth league goal of the season, and seventh in 10 appearances across all competitions, into the unguarded net.
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The first full episode, which arrived March 3 with Blanco’s wife Selena Gomez as the guest, delivered raw, unguarded moments that a press tour rarely produces.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
In last week's 61-38 victory over Converse Judson in the Region IV-6A championship game, Hensle was often left unguarded while the Rockets packed the paint to contain Byers and King.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Photography has a direct, almost unguarded language.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The first full episode, which arrived March 3 with Blanco’s wife Selena Gomez as the guest, delivered raw, unguarded moments that a press tour rarely produces.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
In last week's 61-38 victory over Converse Judson in the Region IV-6A championship game, Hensle was often left unguarded while the Rockets packed the paint to contain Byers and King.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Photography has a direct, almost unguarded language.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unguarded
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The pair are joined by 14 others, including conwoman Anna Delvey and outspoken influencer Hallie Batchelder.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Actress and singer Selena Gomez continues to be outspoken about mental health following her diagnosis with bipolar disorder.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Administration’s treatment of immigration officers as a vulnerable group rests on claims that agents now face unprecedented threats.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Small caps, which tend to be more exposed to economic cycles and financing conditions, are particularly vulnerable in an environment of higher energy prices and tightening liquidity.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Longtime fans may recall that on Thanksgiving Night 2009, Woods’ Cadillac Escalade collided with a fire hydrant, tree and several bushes near his Central Florida home, and he was ticketed with careless driving.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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She was arrested in a bankruptcy case in 2013, arrested for careless driving in 2021 and arrested again in 2023 on suspicion of domestic violence and battery.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
25 Mar. 2026
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There’s nothing funnier than being honest.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ready to be honest about what lights you up?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Writers said the article emphasized findings that were subjective and susceptible to bias.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Long-term drought conditions mean that vegetation is especially susceptible to fire.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Anita Johnson, 54, experienced years of limited mobility and unsafe living conditions.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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El Cerrito’s existing library is unsafe and inadequate.—
Paul Fadelli,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Estévez was candid about his poor showing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nick Cannon is getting candid about his political views.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Mar. 2026
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Weaponized incompetence, or the practice of being so helpless that the labor simply falls on someone else, has long been a feature of domestic life.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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But Lumet and screenwriter Frank Pierson ease up on the laughs as Sonny’s predicament grows more helpless, allowing the audience to feel his desperation as the drama barrels toward a tragic finale.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Unguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguarded. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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