diff --git a/plugins/modules/mysql_user.py b/plugins/modules/mysql_user.py
index 9a89fc0..2a5855c 100644
--- a/plugins/modules/mysql_user.py
+++ b/plugins/modules/mysql_user.py
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ options:
     description:
       - Lock account to prevent connections using it.
       - This is primarily used for creating a user that will act as a DEFINER on stored procedures.
-    default: false
+      - If not specified leaves the lock state as is (for a new user creates unlocked).
     type: bool
     version_added: '3.13.0'