Guarded
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɑɹdɪd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Guarded is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of guard.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of guard.
More Meanings
- Cautious; restrained.
- Watched over; supervised.
- (especially heraldry) Having a guard, e.g. a crossguard (on a sword), a faceguard (on a helmet), or a hatguard (on a chapeau).
Example Sentences
guarded outlook
guarded optimism
On a chapeau gules, guarded ermine, a gurnet (fish) urinant proper.
The employees reacted with guarded optimism to the new agreement reached by their trade union.
Synonyms for guarded
Depending on context, synonyms include restrained, cautious, noncommittal, uncommunicative, incommunicative, unrevealing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include restrained, cautious, noncommittal, uncommunicative, incommunicative, unrevealing.
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