adj
unguarded
Unguarded (adj) means not protected or watched over; vulnerable to attack. Example: “The soldiers slipped through an unguarded gate in the wall.”
adj
1
Not protected or watched over; vulnerable to attack.
"The soldiers slipped through an unguarded gate in the wall."
2
Careless or unwary, especially in speech.
"In an unguarded moment, she admitted she'd been planning to quit."
How to use unguarded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLacking protection, or (of a moment or comment) said without normal caution.
Common pairings
unguarded moment
unguarded comment
leave unguarded
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unguarded
- Superlative
- most unguarded
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Etymology
From un- + guarded.
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What does “unguarded” mean?
The word “unguarded” means not protected or watched over; vulnerable to attack. In plain terms, lacking protection, or (of a moment or comment) said without normal caution.
How do you use “unguarded” in a sentence?
Here is “unguarded” used in a sentence: “The soldiers slipped through an unguarded gate in the wall.”
What part of speech is “unguarded”?
“Unguarded” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unguarded” have?
“Unguarded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not protected or watched over; vulnerable to attack.
