guarded
pronunciation
How to pronounce guarded in British English:
UK [ˈgɑ:dɪd]
How to pronounce guarded in American English:
US [ˈgɑrdɪd]
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- Adjective:
- very reluctant to give out information
- prudent
Word Origin
- guarded (adj.)
- 1560, "protected, defended," past participle adjective from guard (v.). Meaning "reserved and cautious in speech, behavior, etc." is from 1728. Related: Guardedly; guardedness.
Example
- 1. There are two reasons for guarded optimism , though .
- 2. The summit gave reasons for guarded optimism .
- 3. In china 's guarded political language , that was a stinger .
- 4. Back to the u.s. situation : my guarded optimism should not be taken as a statement that all is well .
- 5. Central bankers must decide whether to shed their past preference for guarded action and sweep to the rescue with a major bond-buying program .