guarded
/ˈɡɑɹdɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Cautious; restrained.
Adjective
Examples
guarded outlook
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Cautious; restrained. — A good outcome has fair odds of happening but close monitoring is important because odds of deterioration are not low.
Adjective
Examples
guarded prognosis
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “guarded” mean?
Cautious; restrained.
Is “guarded” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.