ALL meanings of guarded
guard·ed
G g - noun guarded Cautious and having possible reservations. 1
- adjective guarded wary, cautious 1
- adjective guarded cautious; careful; prudent: to be guarded in one's speech. 1
- adjective guarded protected, watched, or restrained, as by a guard. 1
- verb with object guarded to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler. 1
- verb with object guarded to keep under close watch in order to prevent escape, misconduct, etc.: to guard a prisoner. 1
- verb with object guarded to keep under control or restraint as a matter of caution or prudence: to guard one's temper. 1
- verb with object guarded to provide or equip with some safeguard or protective appliance, as to prevent loss, injury, etc. 1
- verb with object guarded Sports. to position oneself so as to obstruct or impede the movement or progress of (an opponent on offense): The linebacker moved to his right to guard the end going out for a pass. 1
- verb with object guarded Chess. to protect (a piece or a square) by placing a piece in a supportive or defensive position relative to it. 1
- verb without object guarded to take precautions (usually followed by against): to guard against errors. 1
- verb without object guarded to give protection; keep watch; be watchful. 1
- noun guarded a person or group of persons that guards, protects, or keeps a protective or restraining watch. 1
- noun guarded a person who keeps watch over prisoners or others under restraint. 1
- noun guarded a body of people, especially soldiers, charged with guarding a place from disturbance, theft, fire, etc. 1
- noun guarded a close watch, as over a prisoner or other person under restraint: to be kept under guard. 1
- noun guarded a device, appliance, or attachment that prevents injury, loss, etc. 1
- noun guarded something intended or serving to guard or protect; safeguard: insurance as a guard against disasters. 1
- noun guarded a posture of defense or readiness, as in fencing, boxing, or bayonet drill. 1
- noun guarded Football. either of the linemen stationed between a tackle and the center. the position played by this lineman. 1
- noun guarded Basketball. either of the players stationed in the backcourt. 1
- noun guarded Chess. a piece that supports or defends another. 1
- noun guarded Cards. a low card that is held with a high card of the same suit and that enables the holder to save the high card for a later trick. 1
- noun guarded British. a railroad conductor. 1
- noun guarded Guards, the name of certain bodies of troops in the British army. 1
- idioms guarded off guard, unprepared; unwary: The blow from behind caught him off guard. Also, off one's guard. 1
- idioms guarded on guard, vigilant; wary: on guard against dishonest merchants. Also, on one's guard. 1
- idioms guarded stand guard over, to watch over; protect: The dog stood guard over his wounded master. 1
- adjective guarded If you describe someone as guarded, you mean that they are careful not to show their feelings or give away information. 0
- adjective guarded protected or kept under surveillance 0
- adjective guarded prudent, restrained, or noncommittal 0
- adjective guarded kept safe; watched over and protected; defended 0
- adjective guarded kept from escape or trouble; held in check; supervised 0
- adjective guarded cautious; noncommittal 0
- adjective guarded serious and of uncertain prognosis 0