guarded

see definition of guarded

kept

adjective. retained

more circumspect

adjective. cautious, discreet

more qualified

adjective. limited, restricted

most qualified

adjective. limited, restricted

noncommittal

adjective. unwilling to decide

on guard

adverb. feeling wary

Word Origin & History

c.1500, past participle adjective from guard (v.). Meaning "reserved and cautious in speech, behavior, etc." is from 1728. Related: Guardedly; guardedness.

Example Sentences forguarded

But the Egyptians heard of this and guarded the Jews more carefully than ever before.

If any exist they ought to be ascertained and guarded against.

It was a hot July night when I turned the key that guarded the secret.

To reverence in church, and to guarded language, he also exhorted him.

And he put a remarkable amount of animosity into his guarded exclamation.

He had smiled at Temple's confidences—when Betty was at hand—to be watched and guarded.

But still there was something so measured—so guarded—so prepared!

Each door and barrier, too, was guarded by soldiers, with whom the brothers had to parley.

I was guarded in my answer, for I was troubled in my mind with what I had heard and seen.

Grey Beaver ordered meat to be brought to him, and guarded him from the other dogs while he ate.

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