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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 year, much outspoken resistance to Trump has faded away, though there will be two notable absences: former first lady Michelle Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Also, last month, Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office.—
WILL WEISSERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 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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In his address, Buttigieg discussed the accomplishments of his administration, including tackling infrastructure inequities in vulnerable communities.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
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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The bottom line is that deciding whether to start a new business requires an honest assessment of your passion, dedication, and readiness for the journey ahead.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Although dogs appear to be less susceptible to the virus than cats, and generally experience milder symptoms, contaminated food products pose risks to canines, too.—
Emily Anthes,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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All skin is susceptible to the damage that UV rays can cause, including wrinkles, premature aging, and skin cancer, so slather yourself with a generous amount of SPF daily, and not just once.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
22 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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Richard Gere is getting candid about his life in Spain with wife Alejandra Silva.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Integrity Whereas humans struggle with candor, transparency, and consistency, AI could be characterized as inherently candid, transparent, and consistent.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Just as the doctor who is no longer compassionate or caring towards his patients should no longer be a doctor—maybe the hopeless, helpless, resigned, and, worst of all, silent, healthcare leader who no longer feels change is his or her responsibility and personal mandate should step away.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Toward the end of the first quarter, Barkley made his presence known with a dashing run through a seemingly helpless Rams defense for a 62-yard touchdown to put the Eagles back on top 13-7.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Unguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguarded. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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