guarded
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
guarded
/ˈgɑɚdəd/
adjective
guarded
/ˈgɑɚdəd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of GUARDED
[more guarded; most guarded]
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very careful about giving information, showing feelings, etc.
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They're being very guarded about their plans. [=they are not saying much about their plans]
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a guarded answer
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guarded [=cautious] optimism
— guardedly
adverb-
guardedly optimistic
