unguarded
adjective/ʌnˈɡɑrdɪd/
Frequency rank: #16,515 most common English word
Meaning
Not protected or defended; without caution or concealment; open and vulnerable.
Example sentence
In unguarded moments, people often reveal their true feelings without realizing it.
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