guarded

/ˈɡɑːdɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [ɡˈɑrdəd] /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/ (ame, ipa) · [ɡˈɑrdəd] /ˈgär-dəd How to pronounce guarded (audio)/ (ame, mw)

guarded — adjective

  • guardedpositive
  • more guardedcomparative
  • most guardedsuperlative

1. not showing much emotion and not saying much about personal matters.

1.形容詞B2
釋義

not showing much emotion and not saying much about personal matters.

例句

Zola stayed guarded during the interview and answered each personal question briefly.

stay + guarded when answering personal questions

Even after two years on the team, Jude sounded guarded whenever money came up.

sound + guarded in conversation

同義詞
  • reserved

    often softer and more about a quiet personality than active self-protection

  • cautious

    broader and usable for actions or decisions, not only speech or feelings

  • evasive

    more negative and suggests avoiding a direct answer

  • secretive

    stronger and more focused on hiding information over time

反義詞
  • open

    willing to share thoughts and feelings freely

  • frank

    direct and willing to say exactly what one thinks

  • forthcoming

    ready to give information without much hesitation

文法句型

be/stay/remain + guarded

sound/look + guarded

guarded about + topic

guarded reply/smile/tone

用法筆記

Often used with seem, sound, look, stay, and remain when someone is careful about what they reveal. It is stronger than shy because it usually suggests deliberate self-protection rather than simple nervousness.

常見錯誤

❌Nadia was guarded to answer questions about the lawsuit.
✅Nadia was guarded when answering questions about the lawsuit.
💡guarded describes the careful manner of speaking, not a purpose with 'to'.
❌Leo is shy with the press because he gives short, careful answers.
✅Leo is guarded with the press because he gives short, careful answers.
💡guarded fits deliberate self-protection; shy focuses on nervousness.