ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsGguarded
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guarded
Meaning: careful and not quick to trust or reveal
guarded in a sentence
How guarded is used in real sentences:
She gave a guarded answer until she knew more facts.
His guarded reply showed that he was not ready to agree.
“Some speakers were guarded, giving few details until Ms.”
— from the passage The Blue Moth Story
Synonyms for guarded
Other words for guarded — cautious, wary and reserved — carry the same meaning.
Antonyms of guarded
Words that mean the opposite of guarded:
- unguarded
- rash
- open
Where it comes from
From guard, meaning 'to watch or protect.'
Memory hook
A guarded person keeps a guard up before responding.