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The definition of guarded is being cautious or nervous about something or what is going to happen, or is not openly jumping into something.

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An example of guarded is when you are considering going on a trip but just aren't sure if it's the right choice.
An example of guarded is when a doctor is cautiously optimsitic.

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See guarded in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

kept safe; watched over and protected; defended
kept from escape or trouble; held in check; supervised
cautious; noncommittal: a guarded reply
☆ serious and of uncertain prognosis: a patient in guarded condition

Related Forms:

guardedly adverb

See guarded in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Protected; defended.
Watched over; supervised.
Cautious; restrained: We view these changes with guarded optimism.

Related Forms:

guardˈed·ly adverb

guardˈed·ness noun

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