unguarded

• Beschreibt einen Moment oder eine Handlung, die nicht geschützt oder nicht überwacht ist; oft im Sinne von Unachtsamkeit oder mangelnder Wachsamkeit.

Describes a moment or action that is not protected or watched; often refers to a moment of carelessness or lack of caution.

1. Not protected or defendedB2formal

   Lacking protection, security, or defense.

   Ungeschützt

   • The castle's unguarded gate was an easy target for invaders.
   • Leaving your computer unguarded in a public place is risky.
   • The unguarded border allowed illegal crossings.

   Synonymedefenselessexposedundefendedunprotectedunsecuredunshieldedvulnerable

   Antonymeguardedprotectedsafesecure

2. Careless or without cautionB2formal

   Said or done without careful thought or caution, often revealing true feelings.

   Unvorsichtig

   • In an unguarded moment, she revealed her secret.
   • His unguarded comment offended several people.
   • She spoke in an unguarded manner, not realizing the consequences.

   Synonymecarelessimpulsiveincautiousindiscreetrecklessthoughtlessunthinking

   Antonymecarefulcautiousguardedprudentwary