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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
Four people swimming in an unguarded area were brought to shore and taken to a local hospital.
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Doha Madani, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
On their 2025 debut Another Life, that approach translates into loose, unguarded songs that still feel carefully constructed.
—Keegan Brady, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
As James watched in bemusement, Buzelis surged upcourt with the ball in tow, slinging a pass to guard Yuki Kawamura to advance an unguarded fast break.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
While the book contains a small number of images of nudity, they are presented with unguarded vulnerability, including depictions of distressing medical experiences.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
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Doha Madani, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
On their 2025 debut Another Life, that approach translates into loose, unguarded songs that still feel carefully constructed.
—Keegan Brady, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
As James watched in bemusement, Buzelis surged upcourt with the ball in tow, slinging a pass to guard Yuki Kawamura to advance an unguarded fast break.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
While the book contains a small number of images of nudity, they are presented with unguarded vulnerability, including depictions of distressing medical experiences.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unguarded
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Since retiring in 2022, she's been an outspoken advocate for mothers in professional sports and beyond.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Chaplin Award Gala has previously recognized Hollywood figures who have been outspoken about current political events, including Pedro Almodóvar, Spike Lee and Robert Redford.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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That combination of curiosity and lack of awareness or sense of danger makes this age group particularly vulnerable.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Villa can be vulnerable to cheap giveaways in midfield, so Emery moved Morgan Rogers alongside Watkins up front and in the inside-right channel, higher upfield and not in central or deep positions where he can be swarmed.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Stewart’s successor, Mayor Bobby Sanchez, a Democrat, suspended Blogoslawski in February amid allegations of improprieties, including the careless handling of cash and the backdating of tax payments to avoid interest penalties.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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More likely the difference was in the turnover column – 15 for the Lakers, which led to 18 Houston points, including several errors that seemed careless and one sequence early in the fourth quarter at the offensive end in which the ball was flying all over the place.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Be honest about what’s workable, and let creativity thrive within boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 An honest shift today strengthens what truly matters.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Sabres could be susceptible to speed with the way their defensemen push it in the offensive zone.—
Stephen Conroy,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Leaves weakened by pests or disease would be susceptible to frost damage, but burgundy foliage is not affected by such stressors.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The upshot is not only that Jewish Britons feel unsafe.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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His parents’ dysfunctional relationships made for an unsafe environment at home, so the decision was made to send him to the Caribbean nation to stay with relatives.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the university project, Tamayo acknowledged recent progress — including degree programs launching at the Millenia Library this fall — but was candid about the gaps that remain.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The president has not been as candid with his administration’s own controversies, but watchdogs in executive agencies have scrutinized some of his members.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Punk appeared helpless as Reigns picked him up.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The show’s name referred to their self-identification as helpless babies overwhelmed by the pressures of modernity, comforted only by coating themselves in fancy serums and moisturizers to recreate the peaceful, placental insulation of the womb.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Unguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguarded. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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