CEFR B1

guarded

adjective

Meaning

Careful and restrained in what you say or do, because you do not want to reveal anything important or be criticized.

Examples

She gave a guarded response when asked about her future plans.
He was very guarded about his personal life, rarely discussing his family.

Synonyms: wary, cautious, reserved, circumspect

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guarded (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

Definition

Careful and restrained in what you say or do, because you do not want to reveal anything important or be criticized.

Examples

She gave a guarded response when asked about her future plans.
He was very guarded about his personal life, rarely discussing his family.
The politician's statement was carefully guarded to avoid controversy.

How to Use guarded

guarded against (prepositional phrase): Protected from something harmful. — "The vaccine helps the body stay guarded against infection."
guarded by (prepositional phrase): Protected or watched over by someone or something. — "The museum's treasures were guarded by security cameras."

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