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The open gate was unguarded.
What does Unguarded mean?
Unguarded means not protected or not watched.
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Unguarded means not protected, watched, or carefully controlled.
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Unguarded in a sentence
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An unguarded comment can reveal what a character truly thinks.
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In the story, the unguarded doorway made the old room feel easier to enter.
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What does unguarded mean?
Unguarded describes something not watched or protected, or words said without careful control.
Practice 2
Which word is a useful contrast for unguarded?
Guarded is the direct contrast because unguarded means not guarded.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses unguarded correctly?
A comment can be unguarded when it is said without careful control.
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WordUnguarded.
Partadjective.
MeaningUnguarded means not protected or not watched.
ExampleExample: The open gate was unguarded.
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3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · gar · did
- Strongest beat
- gar
- Ending
- did
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on gar.
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unprotectedUse when something is not guarded or defended.
unguardedly openUse when something is open without watch or control.
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Unguarded can mean not protected or not carefully controlled. In reading, it often describes comments that reveal hidden feelings.
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Do not use unguarded only for doors or places. A look, comment, or moment can be unguarded when someone is not hiding their thoughts.
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Write one sentence that shows unguarded without using the word unguarded. Then underline the clue words that show lack of protection, watch, or careful control. Example: Without thinking, Eli blurted out that he disliked the plan. Clue words: without thinking, blurted out, disliked the plan Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something not protected or not carefully controlled?
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