Off-guard

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of off guard. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    not prepared or vigilant wordnet

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asleepderelictinadvertentinattentiveincautiouslaissez faire

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"I gave an answer that was way out in left field when the teacher caught me off-guard and called on me."

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