off guard (Meaning)

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off guard (s)

not prepared or vigilant

No strong antonyms found.

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The sudden news caught me completely off guard, leaving me speechless and disoriented.
The attacker struck off guard, surprising their victim with a swift and unexpected move.
The unexpected turn of events took her off guard, causing her to stumble and lose her footing.
The ambush left the soldiers off guard, rendering them vulnerable and unprepared.
The discovery of a hidden message caught the detective off guard, unraveling a tangled web of deceit.
The unexpected question put the interviewee off guard, but they managed to compose themselves and give a thoughtful response.
The teacher's sudden announcement about a pop quiz caught the class off guard, causing a flurry of nervous whispers.
The sudden realization dawned on her off guard, like a cold shower that snapped her out of her complacency.
The team's unexpected victory caught their opponents off guard, leaving them reeling from the upset.
The burglar's attempt to flee off guard was thwarted by the vigilant homeowner.

not prepared or vigilant, not prepared or vigilant

bodyguard,guardian, sentry, warden, sentinel, keeper, picket, patrol, custodian, watcher

offensive,offensive,,

The sudden news caught me completely off guard, leaving me speechless and disoriented.

The attacker struck off guard, surprising their victim with a swift and unexpected move.

The unexpected turn of events took her off guard, causing her to stumble and lose her footing.

The ambush left the soldiers off guard, rendering them vulnerable and unprepared.