guardedness

Example Sentences

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Thereafter, he became a self-described “crony and confidant,” despite McMurtry’s guardedness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Also, according to superstition, a person’s own animal year is thought to be a time for guardedness.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

His warmth offsets Ridley’s performance of Fran’s awkward guardedness, and Robert’s persistence helps to crack her open — an uncomfortable but ultimately necessary process.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024

Obstacles to emotional connection include the transient nature of incarceration and a guardedness we develop because showing vulnerability to other prisoners can be dangerous.

From Slate • Sep. 12, 2023

There was a guardedness on his face, something close to sadness.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie