guarded

adjective

Cautious; restrained.

Watched over; supervised.

(medicine, of prognosis) A good outcome has fair odds of happening but close monitoring is important because odds of deterioration are not low.

(especially heraldry) Having a guard, e.g. a crossguard (on a sword), a faceguard (on a helmet), or a hatguard (on a chapeau).

Synonyms for guarded

restrainedadj protectedadj cautiousadj circumspectadj safeguardedv waryadj watchfuladj defendedv vigilantadj shieldedadj cageyadj shelteredadj reservedadj carefuladj regardfuladj undemonstrativeadj

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