5
napping(adjective, adverb)
4
off-guard(adjective, adverb, indifferent, apathetic, distracted)
3
incautious(adjective, careless, careful, rash, reckless)
3
off his guard
3
unprepared(adjective, adverb, inattentive, negligent, suddenly)
3
unready(adjective, adverb, short, inattentive, negligent)
3
unsuspecting(adjective, friendly, inattentive, unprepared, gullible)
2
neglectful(adjective, careless, bold, thoughtless, impulsive)
2
negligent(adjective, adverb, careless, bold, thoughtless)
2
off her guard
2
off one's guard
2
unalert(adjective, adverb, careless, bold, thoughtless)
2
unawares(adverb, suddenly, unexpectedly, ignorantly, unwatchful)
2
unexpectedly(adverb, short, sudden, suddenly, unawares)
2
unguarded(adjective, adverb, careless, bold, thoughtless)
2
unvigilant(adjective, careless, bold, thoughtless, impulsive)
2
unwary(adjective, careless, innocent, rash, reckless)
2
unwatchful(adjective, adverb, careless, bold, thoughtless)
1
aback(adverb, short, sudden, suddenly, unexpectedly)
1
abruptly(adverb, short, sudden, suddenly, unexpectedly)
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