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unguarded statement
[/ʌnˈɡɑːrdɪd ˈsteɪtmənt/]
noun
pl: unguarded statements
declaração imprudente
1.
A careless or candid remark made without careful consideration of the consequences; a statement made without thoughtful restraint or caution
In an unguarded statement, the politician revealed his true feelings about the policy.
Em uma declaração imprudente, o político revelou seus verdadeiros sentimentos sobre a política.
2.
A remark that was not intended for public consumption or that was made without proper filter
Her unguarded statement about the company's problems was leaked to the press.
Sua declaração imprudente sobre os problemas da empresa vazou para a imprensa.
NYC Slang
slip of the tongue; foot in mouth
Synonyms
careless remark
candid statement
ill-considered comment
thoughtless remark
off-guard comment
Antonyms
guarded statement
measured remark
careful statement
circumspect comment
diplomatic remark
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
declaração imprudente
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fala imprudente
Colloquial variation
São Paulo
declaração irrefletida
More formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
afirmação descuidada
Preferred European Portuguese variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
let one's guard down
speak out of turn
put one's foot in one's mouth
a loose tongue
speak without thinking
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