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[wahyd-oh-puhn] / ˈwaɪdˈoʊ pən /
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

Example Sentences

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The allegations surface at a crucial moment in the wide-open primary race to replace outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, and to lead the nation's most populous state, just weeks before voters receive postal ballots.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Since 2028 will be a wide-open race for the White House, there’s every chance for the election to change each party.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

That protection is the main reason why social media companies can facilitate wide-open discussion online.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

With a wide-open lane in the ending moments of the Lakers’ 137-130 win over the Indiana Pacers, James simply dumped off a pass to Jake LaRavia.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

My eyes were wide-open; I finally understood it now.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros