guarded /ˈgɑɚdəd/ adjective
[more guarded; most guarded] : very careful about giving information, showing feelings, etc.
▪ They're being very guarded about their plans. [=they are not saying much about their plans] ▪ a guarded answer ▪ guarded [=cautious] optimism
▪ They're being very guarded about their plans. [=they are not saying much about their plans] ▪ a guarded answer ▪ guarded [=cautious] optimism
— guard·ed·ly adverb
▪ guardedly optimistic
▪ guardedly optimistic
