unguarded en · ADJ
Etymology
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.
Meanings
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Having no guard or protection; vulnerable.
The unguarded gatehouse was soon taken by the invading army.
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Displaying a lack of caution or thought.
I let out her secret in an unguarded moment.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most unguarded | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more unguarded | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (2)
grc ἀφύλακτος (having no guards or protection) · bg беззащитен (having no guards or protection)