Synonyms for unguarded
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Vulnerable
vulnerable, undefended, unprotected, exposed, defenseless US, defenceless UK, unarmed
2. Unwary
Definitions
- adj. 1
Having no guard or protection; vulnerable.
The unguarded gatehouse was soon taken by the invading army.
- adj. 2
Displaying a lack of caution or thought.
I let out her secret in an unguarded moment.
Example sentences
- exposed The black dog on the grass was exposed to the sun.
- vulnerable Giraffes are especially vulnerable while drinking.
- unprotected Yanni had an unprotected wireless connection.
- careless It is very careless of you to leave the door open.
- unwary It's just a trap for the unwary.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| unguarded | rising | |
| exposed | steady | |
| vulnerable | rising | |
| unprotected | rising | |
| undefended | steady | |
| careless | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- unwary3
- 7 letters
- exposed2, unarmed2
- 8 letters
- careless2
- 10 letters
- vulnerable4, undefended, incautious
- 11 letters
- unprotected4, defenseless3, thoughtless2, defenceless
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (unwary3 = 3 syllables).