transcription, транскрипция: [ gɑ:(r)dɪd ]
If you describe someone as guarded , you mean that they are careful not to show their feelings or give away information.
The boy gave him a guarded look...
In the office, Dr. Lahey seemed less guarded, more relaxed.
ADJ
• guard‧ed‧ly
‘I am happy, so far,’ he says guardedly...
They are guardedly optimistic that the market is on the road to recovery.
ADV : usu ADV with v , ADV adj , also ADV with cl