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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