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unguarded

/ʌnˈɡɑːr.dɪd/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ʌnˈɡɑːr.dɪd/

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

ruОписывает момент или действие, которое не защищено или не находится под наблюдением; часто относится к моменту неосторожности или отсутствия бдительности.esDescribe algo o a alguien que no está protegido o vigilado, o un momento de descuido o falta de precaución.frDécrit un moment ou une action qui n'est pas protégé ou surveillé ; souvent lié à un instant d'inattention ou d'absence de vigilance.deBeschreibt einen Moment oder eine Handlung, die nicht geschützt oder nicht überwacht ist; oft im Sinne von Unachtsamkeit oder mangelnder Wachsamkeit.ptDescreve um momento ou ação que não está protegido ou sob vigilância; frequentemente se refere a um instante de descuido ou falta de atenção.zh形容某事物未受保护、无人看守,或某人因缺乏警惕而放松戒备;常指疏忽大意、不加防范的时刻或行为。arيصف حالة أو لحظة غير محمية أو غير مراقَبة، ويُستعمل غالبًا للإشارة إلى غفلة أو عدم حذر أو انعدام اليقظة.

  1. Not protected or defended B2 formal

    Lacking protection, security, or defense.

    • 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.

    ruНезащищённыйessin protección, indefensofrnon protégé, sans défensedeUngeschütztptDesprotegidozh未受保护的arغير محمي

    Synonyms: defenselessexposedundefendedunprotectedunsecuredunshieldedvulnerable

    Antonyms: guardedprotectedsafesecure

  2. Careless or without caution B2 formal

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

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

    ruНеосторожныйesImprudente, sin cautelafrsans retenue, imprudentdeUnvorsichtigptDescuidadozh不加思索的arغير حذر

    Synonyms: carelessimpulsiveincautiousindiscreetrecklessthoughtlessunthinking

    Antonyms: carefulcautiousguardedprudentwary

  • more unguarded comparative form
  • most unguarded superlative form