单词 | unguarded |
释义 | unguarded —unguardedly, adv. —unguardedness, n. /un gahr"did/, adj. 1. not guarded; unprotected; undefended. 2. open; frank; guileless: an unguarded manner. 3. exposed to attack or capture by the opponent without recourse by the player, as a card, chess piece, etc.: an unguarded queen of clubs; an unguarded pawn. 4. not cautious or discreet; careless: In an unguarded moment he had told her about his affair. 5. without a safeguard, as a cover, barrier, or shield, for protection: an unguarded buzz saw. [1585-95; UN-1 + GUARDED] Syn. 1. defenseless. 4. indiscreet. |
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