Antonyms for guarded


Grammar : Adj
Spell : gahr-did
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgɑr dɪd


Definition of guarded

Origin :
  • c.1500, past participle adjective from guard (v.). Meaning "reserved and cautious in speech, behavior, etc." is from 1728. Related: Guardedly; guardedness.
  • adj suspicious
Example sentences :
  • But the Egyptians heard of this and guarded the Jews more carefully than ever before.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • If any exist they ought to be ascertained and guarded against.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • It was a hot July night when I turned the key that guarded the secret.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • To reverence in church, and to guarded language, he also exhorted him.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • And he put a remarkable amount of animosity into his guarded exclamation.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • He had smiled at Temple's confidences—when Betty was at hand—to be watched and guarded.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • But still there was something so measured—so guarded—so prepared!
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Each door and barrier, too, was guarded by soldiers, with whom the brothers had to parley.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • I was guarded in my answer, for I was troubled in my mind with what I had heard and seen.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • Grey Beaver ordered meat to be brought to him, and guarded him from the other dogs while he ate.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

Synonyms for guarded

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