Unguarded

usgb/ʌnˈɡɑːrdɪd/
adjective

Not watched or protected.

She left her purse unguarded on the table.
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Often appears as...

  • unguarded moment
  • unguarded entrance
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Vulnerability

Indicates a lack of security or defenses, often leading to potential risk or harm.

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The castle was unguarded, an easy target for the invaders.
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Negligence

Can suggest someone's carelessness in leaving something unprotected or unsupervised.

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His unguarded smartphone was stolen from the coffee shop.
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Responsibility

Used to highlight when someone should be taking care but isn't, often leading to blame.

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The unguarded chemicals posed a danger in the lab.
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