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GUARDED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Guarded.

How to pronounce guarded:

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Guarded - as an adjective satellite

Prudent

Example: "Guarded optimism"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
restrained11

Guarded - as a verb

To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.

To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.

Example: "Guard the prisoner."

To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety.

Example: "Careful people guard against mistakes."

To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.

To fasten by binding; to gird.

Guarded - as an adjective

Cautious; restrained.

Watched over; supervised.

Not favourable.

Example: "Guarded prognosis"

Example Sentences

"She gave me a guarded response to my question."
"The celebrity was surrounded by guarded bodyguards."
"He spoke in a guarded tone, revealing very little information."
"The dog was always cautious and had a guarded demeanor."
"The patient's medical information is kept in a guarded database."
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Word Game Points

Is GUARDED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, guarded is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GUARDED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is GUARDED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, guarded is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GUARDED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is GUARDED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, guarded is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GUARDED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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