guarded
adjectiveHow many syllables in guarded?
There are 2 syllables in the word guarded.How to pronounce guarded:
Definition of guarded:
- guarded (adjective):
- prudent.
- cautious, circumspect
- cautious and avoiding any commitment
Synonyms for guarded:
alert
cagey
careful
cautious
chary
circumspect
conservative
considerate
discreet
gingerly
heedful
leery
noncommittal
prudent
reserved
restrained
reticent
safe
suspicious
vigilant
wary
watchful
Antonyms for guarded:
at risk
dangerous
endangered
exposed
harmful
hazardous
imperiled
imperilled
injurious
insecure
jeopardising
jeopardizing
liable
life-threatening
open
parlous
perilous
precarious
risky
susceptible
threatened
threatening
toxic
unassured
unguarded
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