Definitions

wide-open

[wahyd-oh-puhn] / ˈwaɪdˈoʊ pən /

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lacking strict enforcement of laws adj.
opened to the full extent adj.
boundless adj.
corrupt adj.
defenseless adj.
foolhardy adj.
incautious adj.
pregnable adj.
susceptible adj.
unarmed adj.
unlimited adj.
unprotected adj.
vincible adj.
vulnerable adj.
flat out adv.

ADJECTIVE

lacking strict enforcement of laws

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lawless ungoverned

WEAK

licentious unrestrained wild

ADJECTIVE

opened to the full extent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

open wide opened

STRONG

open

Antonyms

STRONGEST

closed shut

wide open

ADJECTIVE

boundless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

immeasurable immense incalculable inexhaustible infinite limitless tremendous unending unlimited untold vast

WEAK

great illimitable indefinite measureless no catch no end of no end to no holds barred no strings no strings attached unbounded unconfined

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded calculable countable ending finite limited little measurable small tiny

WEAK

restricted

ADJECTIVE

corrupt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crooked fraudulent nefarious rotten shady unethical unscrupulous untrustworthy venal

STRONG

base bent debauched exploiting fixed foul open padded profiteering reprobate suborned tainted

WEAK

bribable double-dealing extortionate faithless fast and loose gone to the dogs inconstant iniquitous knavish mercenary on the take perfidious praetorian racket up snide treacherous two-faced underhanded unfaithful unprincipled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ethical good honest honorable moral respectable trustworthy

STRONG

clean pure

WEAK

decent helpful high kind noble principled purified sound truthful uncorrupt upright wholesome

ADJECTIVE

defenseless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

helpless unarmed unprotected

WEAK

caught endangered exposed hands tied in line of fire indefensible like a clay pigeon like a sitting duck naked on the line on-the-spot open out on limb pigeon poor unguarded up the creek weak

Antonyms

WEAK

powerful strong

ADJECTIVE

foolhardy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adventurous audacious bold daring imprudent irresponsible reckless

WEAK

adventuresome breakneck daredevil devil-may-care harebrained headstrong incautious madcap off deep end out on limb precipitate temerarious venturesome venturous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid careful cautious cowardly fearful meek prudent responsible shy timid unadventurous

WEAK

discreet thoughtful

ADJECTIVE

incautious

Synonyms

WEAK

any old way bold brash careless caught napping devil-may-care fast-and-loose foot-in-mouth hasty heedless hotheaded ill-advised ill-judged impetuous improvident imprudent impulsive inconsiderate indiscreet injudicious madcap neglectful negligent off guard pay no mind playing with fire precipitate rash reckless regardless sticking one's neck out thoughtless unalert unguarded unmindful unthinking unvigilant unwatchful wary

Antonyms

WEAK

careful cautious discreet thoughtful

ADJECTIVE

pregnable

Synonyms

WEAK

accessible assailable attackable defenseless exposed liable naked on the line on-the-spot out on a limb ready sensitive sitting duck sucker susceptible tender thin-skinned unguarded unprotected unsafe vincible weak

ADJECTIVE

susceptible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affected easy impressionable inclined liable prone ready receptive responsive sensitive vulnerable

WEAK

aroused be taken in disposed easily moved fall for given gullible impressed impressible influenced mark movable nonresistant obnoxious open out on a limb persuadable predisposed pushover roused sensible sensile sentient sitting duck soft stirred subject sucker suggestible susceptive swallow swayed tender touched tumble for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insensitive unlikely unresponsive unsusceptible

WEAK

resistant resisting

ADJECTIVE

unarmed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

helpless powerless

STRONG

exposed open

WEAK

hands tied indefensible like a sitting duck naked unguarded unprotected unshielded vulnerable weaponless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

able strong

ADJECTIVE

unlimited

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolute boundless endless immeasurable immense incalculable indefinite infinite limitless unconditional unfettered universal unrestrained unrestricted untold vast

WEAK

all-encompassing all-out countless full full-blown full-out full-scale great illimitable incomprehensible interminable measureless no end of no end to no strings numberless total totalitarian unbounded unconfined unconstrained unfathomed unqualified

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded calculable conditional confined countable definite ending finite limited little measurable partial restricted small tiny

WEAK

incomplete

ADJECTIVE

unprotected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

endangered exposed helpless powerless unarmed unguarded unsafe vulnerable

WEAK

caught in the line of fire indefensible like a sitting duck naked open out on a limb pregnable weak

Antonyms

STRONGEST

able guarded protected safe secure strong

ADJECTIVE

vincible

Synonyms

WEAK

accessible assailable attackable defenseless exposed liable naked on the line on-the-spot out on a limb pregnable ready sensitive sitting duck sucker susceptible tender thin-skinned unguarded unprotected unsafe weak

ADJECTIVE

vulnerable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accessible defenseless exposed liable ready sensitive susceptible unsafe weak

WEAK

assailable naked on the line on-the-spot out on a limb sitting duck sucker tender thin-skinned unguarded unprotected

Antonyms

STRONGEST

guarded protected safe secure strong unsusceptible

WEAK

closed

ADVERB

flat out

Synonyms

WEAK

all out at full speed at full throttle bluntly directly full-bore openly peak performance

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wide-open wide open

There is some hope for people who remember those old internet communities, as well as the nostalgic youngsters who never knew a more wide-open internet.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

But Simpson got into rhythm on the next series as offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase stuck with calls for play-action and rollouts that resulted in mostly wide-open targets.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026

That resilience has been demonstrated by all four semi-finalists, who have seized their chance in a wide-open draw in Paris.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

Rai’s unlikely emergence came out of one of the most wide-open majors of all time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026

“I know, but Z, I need the space. I need the wide-open space to stretch out my arms. I need the quiet to hear myself think.”

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

If so, do so with your eyes wide open.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

"But overall working conditions here are good, the weather is good, and I like working in the wide, open spaces of Kashmir."

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

Kiffin’s designs launched receivers into wide open grass and sent running backs bursting clean through the line of scrimmage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

It was years later when Anderson's uncle, Davis, started talking and according to police, blew the case wide open again.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Andre’s eyes were wide open, but he was fast asleep.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

wide-open

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