Guarded

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Cautious and careful, especially in speech, so as not to reveal more than intended or commit to a firm position.

“Her response to the journalist's questions was measured and guarded throughout.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɡɑːdɪd/

Syllables

guard·ed

Related Words

Synonyms

restrained

Antonyms

candid openunguardedfrank

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in ED and the GUARD root with its UA vowel pair narrows your Wordle options considerably

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Scrabble

GUARDED scores well with the D and uses common letters making it a clean seven-letter play

Words Related to Guarded

Words you can make from Guarded

Shorter words formed from the letters in “guarded”.

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