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guarded
careful and not quick to trust or reveal
Synonyms
Antonyms
- unguarded
- rash
- open
guarded in a sentence
She gave a guarded answer until she knew more facts.
His guarded reply showed that he was not ready to agree.
Where it comes from
From guard, meaning 'to watch or protect.'
Memory hook
A guarded person keeps a guard up before responding.
Read it in context
- The Blue Moth Story Social Science