Definition of "guarded" in English

verb

1. simple past and past participle of guard

adjective

1. Cautious; restrained.

   • guarded outlook
   • guarded optimism
   • The employees reacted with guarded optimism to the new agreement reached by their trade union.

2. Watched over; supervised.

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