un|guard´ed|ness

un|guard´ed|ness
un|guard|ed «uhn GAHR dihd», adjective.
1. without a guard or guards; not protected: »

an unguarded camp.

2. not properly thoughtful or cautious; careless: »

In an unguarded moment, she gave away the secret.

un|guard´ed|ly, adverb.
un|guard´ed|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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