Unguarded Meaning
/əˈnɡɑrdɪd/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjHaving no guard or protection; vulnerable.
adjDisplaying a lack of caution or thought.
Sentence Examples
He is utterly unguarded.
The place was unguarded.
In an unguarded moment, he revealed his secret plans.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Because the guard was asleep, the castle gate remained ____, allowing enemies to enter.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The gate was left ____ for a few minutes, which allowed the small dog to escape and run into the street today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English guarded English unguarded From un- + guarded.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Because the guard was asleep, the castle gate remained ____, allowing enemies to enter.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The gate was left ____ for a few minutes, which allowed the small dog to escape and run into the street today.