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

Not protected or watched over; vulnerable to attack.

"The soldiers slipped through an unguarded gate in the wall."

Careless or unwary, especially in speech.

"In an unguarded moment, she admitted she'd been planning to quit."

How to use unguarded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLacking protection, or (of a moment or comment) said without normal caution.

Common pairings

unguarded moment unguarded comment leave unguarded

Word forms

more unguarded comparative, most unguarded superlative

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Etymology

From un- + guarded.

Rhymes for unguarded

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Frequently asked questions

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.