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adjective
- 1. cautious and having possible reservations: "he has given a guarded welcome to the idea" Similar Opposite
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GUARDED definition: 1. careful not to give too much information or show how you really feel: 2. careful not to give…. Learn more.
Guarded definition: cautious; careful; prudent. See examples of GUARDED used in a sentence.
The meaning of GUARDED is cautious, circumspect. How to use guarded in a sentence.
If you describe someone as guarded, you mean that they are careful not to show their feelings or give away information. The boy gave him a guarded look. In the office, Dr. Lahey seemed less guarded, more relaxed.
Define guarded. guarded synonyms, guarded pronunciation, guarded translation, English dictionary definition of guarded. adj. 1. Protected; defended. 2. Watched over; supervised. 3. Cautious; restrained: We view these changes with guarded optimism. guard′ed·ly adv....
Someone who's guarded is careful, restrained, and maybe a little bit wary. It's normal for a new rescue dog to be guarded when you first bring her home. People tend to be guarded in certain situations — when they're being criticized, or are at a party where they don't know a single person.
adjective. /ˈɡɑːdɪd/ /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/ (of a person or a remark they make) careful; not showing feelings or giving much information synonym cautious. a guarded reply. You should be more guarded in what you say to reporters. They gave the news a guarded welcome (= did not show great enthusiasm about it). opposite unguarded. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
to keep under close watch, as in order to prevent escape:[ ~ + object] The police officers guarded the prisoner. to keep under control as a matter of caution:[ ~ + object] to guard one's temper. to keep secret; protect or hide:[ ~ + object] guarded the secrets of his business.
GUARDED definition: careful not to give too much information or show how you really feel: . Learn more.
guarded meaning, definition, what is guarded: not giving very much information or show...: Learn more.
