unguarded

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈɡɑːdɪd/
US: /ʌnˈɡɑːrdɪd/

  1. Not protected or watched; without a guard.

    1. The jewelry store was left unguarded overnight, a risky decision.
    2. The diplomat made an unguarded comment to the press, causing an international incident.

  2. Said or done without thinking carefully; spontaneous or frank.

    1. It was an unguarded moment, just a simple expression of joy.
    2. In an unguarded moment, she revealed her true feelings about the project and her colleagues.

Synonyms

vulnerable unrestrained careless spontaneous unprotected

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unguarded" in English means: Not protected or watched; without a guard., Said or done without thinking carefully; spontaneous or frank..

The phonetic transcription of "unguarded" is /ʌnˈɡɑːdɪd/ in British English and /ʌnˈɡɑːrdɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unguarded": vulnerable, unrestrained, careless, spontaneous, unprotected.

Example usage of "unguarded": "The jewelry store was left unguarded overnight, a risky decision.". More examples on the page.