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guarded

adjective

/ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

Meaning

Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.

He gave a guarded reply to the journalist.

cautious, reserved, careful, restrained

open, frank, carefree

guarded reply, guarded statement, guarded optimism

characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific ca...

Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a p...

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

cheerful, carefree, and not serious

having a light skin color; pale complexion

Producing a great deal of profit; profitable.