off-guard

Definitions of off-guard
  1. adjective
    not prepared or vigilant
    “caught in an off-guard moment”
    synonyms: napping, off guard, off her guard, off his guard, off one's guard, off your guard
    unready
    not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘off-guard'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family