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guard·ed
 guarded
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- pronunciation:
- gar
dihd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
wary; cautious.
Having had our hopes dashed so many times, we received the news with guarded optimism.a guarded manner- synonyms:
- alert, attentive, careful, cautious, heedful, mindful, observant, vigilant, wary, watchful
- antonyms:
- unguarded
- similar words:
- awake, cagey, circumspect, keen, perceptive, prudent, safe
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| definition 2: |
protected or restrained.
- antonyms:
- unguarded
- similar words:
- invulnerable, protected, safe, watched
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| related words: |
discreet, jealous, noncommittal, reserved, wary |
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| derivations: |
guardedly (adv.), guardedness (n.) |
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