guarded

[gahr-did] / ˈgɑr dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

suspicious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cautious circumspect reserved restrained

STRONG

calculating

WEAK

attentive cagey canny careful chary discreet gingerly leery noncommittal on the lookout overcareful overcautious prudent reticent safe vigilant wary watchful with eyes peeled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold careless extroverted incautious outgoing rash uncareful

WEAK

unguarded unsuspicious unwatchful

Example Sentences

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Is artificial intelligence so powerful that it needs to be carefully guarded?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Those vessels may be guarded by a detachment of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Security was tight during the court session on Tuesday, with suspects transported in heavily guarded convoys under military, police and intelligence supervision.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

It sure looked like closely guarded national security information was being used to make a quick buck.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

It seemed like the sort of place that should be guarded by a three-headed dog.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

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