unguarded
UK/.ʌn'gɑ:did/US
GREB1
Definitions
adj.
Not protected or watched
无人看守的，无防备的
adj.
Said or done without thinking, when you are not being careful
（言行）不慎的，不加防备的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun- (not) + guarded. Literally "not protected." The common figurative sense is about people: an unguarded moment or remark is one where your defences are down and the truth slips out.
Root guard still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.unguarded moment不设防的瞬间
- 2.unguarded comment不慎的评论
- 3.catch someone unguarded趁某人不备
- 4.unguarded remark不经意的话
Example Sentences
- 1.
In an unguarded moment, he admitted he was thinking of quitting.
- 2.
She regretted the unguarded comment as soon as she said it.
- 3.
The back gate was left completely unguarded.