unguarded

CEFRB2

/əˈnɡɑrdɪd/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not protected, watched, or careful about feelings.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Displaying a lack of caution or thought.

Examples

  • In an unguarded moment, he revealed his secret plans.

  • I let out her secret in an unguarded moment.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Having no guard or protection; vulnerable.

More examples

In context

  • The unguarded gatehouse was soon taken by the invading army.

  • He is utterly unguarded.

  • The place was unguarded.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

Because the guard was asleep, the castle gate remained blank, allowing enemies to enter.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From un- + guarded.