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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
Instantly, the music morphs him from a chill, unguarded demeanor to the Joker-esque King Push persona.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024
Here and elsewhere, directors Osborn and Vasquez discretely achieve a riveting fly-on-the-wall intimacy with their subjects, capturing unguarded moments that are by turns affecting and amusing.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 30 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, in southern Niger, unguarded checkpoints along the border with Nigeria have allowed for an influx of radical Islamic preachers, who have sought to win over the population by promising to provide public goods that the state has not.
—Sebastian Elischer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Feb. 2013
That power, of course, is carried by miles of electric cable, conveniently left unguarded and out of sight.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024
Here and elsewhere, directors Osborn and Vasquez discretely achieve a riveting fly-on-the-wall intimacy with their subjects, capturing unguarded moments that are by turns affecting and amusing.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 30 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, in southern Niger, unguarded checkpoints along the border with Nigeria have allowed for an influx of radical Islamic preachers, who have sought to win over the population by promising to provide public goods that the state has not.
—Sebastian Elischer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Feb. 2013
That power, of course, is carried by miles of electric cable, conveniently left unguarded and out of sight.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unguarded
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The need led to mostly universal – if often reluctant – support for the tax measure among city leaders, and outspoken support from fire and police departments.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Colorado 2024 election results: Who won, who lost and races still too close to call Live Denver election results Boebert, 37, an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, barely defeated Democrat Adam Frisch for a second term in the 3rd District in 2022.Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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The older trees themselves, more exposed in the landscape, could be more vulnerable to windstorms.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Beijing, on the other hand, remains reliant on Taiwanese technology products for its manufacturing industry, meaning that China is now arguably more vulnerable to a disruption in cross-strait trade than Taiwan.David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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The female driver, whose name has not been released, was charged with careless driving causing injury, according to WPBF and WFOR-TV.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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If companies are careless, AI will replicate the same biases as human decision-making.Dr. Vic Baker, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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This leads to an honest and bracing conversation about the nature of addiction.Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Healthy relationships, open or closed, involve honest communication.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Notably, losing an hour of daylight can take a toll on people who are susceptible to seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression that peaks during the darker winter months.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Camellias are also susceptible to a number of diseases, the most serious of which are flower blight, root rot, and camellia dieback and canker.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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Nuclear warheads are especially unsafe when they are located at Russia’s rail transfer points.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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That means there can be unsafe products on the market from irresponsible manufacturers.Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Triggered by a medication prescribed to treat an underlying skin condition, Ashlee Crumpton's candid TikTok video (@ashleecrumpton0) has amassed 4 million views since it was shared on October 1.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a new Harper's Bazaar UK cover story published on Nov. 4, Victoria got candid about how her life has changed, especially since turning 50 in April.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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While Chris Smith lay helpless, authorities say Tarr was plotting to silence him forever.Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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This creates a helpless but highly effective kind of suspense, as Iris must rely on her tormentor to mess up, at least until her limbs start to respond again.Peter Debruge, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Unguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unguarded. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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