— 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.