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Synonyms for guarded
ˈgɑr dɪdguard·ed

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  1. guarded, restrainedadjective

    prudent

    "guarded optimism"

    Synonyms:
    restrained, quiet, unemotional, moderate, reticent

    Antonyms:
    incautious

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  1. guardedadjective

    Synonyms:
    cautious, wary, circumspect, watchful, careful

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  1. guardedadjective

    Synonyms:
    cautious, wary, circumspect, careful, reserved, non-committal

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  1. List of paraphrases for "guarded":

    kept, monitored, protected

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#2628protected
#2840kept
#4205quiet
#5420moderate
#9553monitored
#23015guarded
#26149restrained
#81424reticent
#143480unemotional

How to use guarded in a sentence?

  1. Annie Jacobsen:

    Americas Top Secret Military Base is so jealously guarded, both in terms of media and in terms of actual physicality. I dont think United States Air Force or any of the other military partners or intelligence community partners that are all working out there at Area 51are gon na let anybody anywhere near the entrance to Area 51.

  2. Ian Nakamoto:

    People don't quite know what to expect. The consensus is that OPEC will have a bit of a production cut but not a lot - not enough to make the price go up, we're obviously guarded about adding new money to the energy sector, and we'll have to wait another day or so to see what happens to prices.

  3. Tiffany Ortiz:

    Yesterday and this morning, David was able to sit up as well as take some steps. His condition is guarded and he will remain in the ICU for the coming days, but he is making good progress towards recovery, my family and I again want to thank everyone for their endless love and well wishes, and still ask for privacy while David continues to heal.

  4. Fareed Fareed:

    He was instantly more relaxed -- not as guarded, it was much easier to examine his fingers and treat the burn.

  5. Kevin Durant:

    We came out with more freedom as individuals and took the shots that we normally take, and they went in tonight and we guarded up, so it was a good step.

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