- unguarded moment
- instant of forgetfulness
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
unguarded moment
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unguarded — [[t]ʌ̱ngɑ͟ː(r)dɪd[/t]] 1) ADJ: ADJ after v, v link ADJ, ADJ n If something is unguarded, nobody is protecting it or looking after it. I should not leave my briefcase and camera bag unguarded. 2) ADJ: usu ADJ n If you do or say something in an… … English dictionary
moment — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ brief, fleeting, passing ▪ long ▪ precious, rare ▪ They were making the most of those last precious moments together … Collocations dictionary
unguarded — un|guard|ed [ʌnˈga:dıd US a:r ] adj 1.) an unguarded moment a time when you are not paying attention to what you are doing or saying ▪ In an unguarded moment, he admitted that he wanted to quit his job. 2.) an unguarded remark, statement etc is… … Dictionary of contemporary English
unguarded — un|guard|ed [ ʌn gardəd ] adjective 1. ) an unguarded place or object is not watched or protected by anyone 2. ) saying or doing something without thinking first: unguarded moment: In an unguarded moment, Iris had told him how she felt … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
unguarded — adjective 1 an unguarded remark, statement etc is one that you make carelessly without thinking of the possible effects 2 in an unguarded moment at a time when you are not paying attention to what you are doing or saying: In an unguarded moment,… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
unguarded — UK [ʌnˈɡɑː(r)dɪd] / US [ʌnˈɡɑrdəd] adjective 1) an unguarded place or object is not watched or protected by anyone 2) saying or doing something without thinking first unguarded moment: In an unguarded moment, Iris had told him how she felt … English dictionary
unguarded — 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… … Universalium
unguarded — /ʌnˈgadəd/ (say un gahduhd) adjective 1. not guarded; unprotected; undefended. 2. incautious; imprudent; characterised by carelessness or indiscretion: a confession made in an unguarded moment. 3. open; guileless; candid. 4. Chess, Cards, etc.… …
The Unguarded Moment — Voir L Enquête de l inspecteur Graham … Dictionnaire mondial des Films
unguarded — adj. Unguarded is used with these nouns: ↑moment … Collocations dictionary
