guarded
intermediateB1/ˈɡɑːrdɪd/ · guard-ed
cautious and reserved in one's behavior or response; not willing to share feelings or opinions openly.
Meanings
cautious and reserved in one's behavior or response; not willing to share feelings or opinions openly.
چوکس اور محتاط؛ اپنی جذبات یا خیالات کو کھلے طور پر بتانے سے گریز کرنے والا۔
محفوظ
mahfooz
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- guarded demeanor
- guarded response
- guarded comments
Example Sentences
She gave a guarded response to the question.
اس نے اس سوال کا محتاط جواب دیا۔
Us ne is sawaal ka muhtaat jawab diya.
His guarded demeanor made it hard to read his true feelings.
اس کا محفوظ طرز عمل اس کی حقیقی جذبات کو سمجھنے میں مشکل پیدا کرتا تھا۔
Us ka mahfooz tarz-e-amal us ki haqeeqi jazbat ko samjhne mein mushkil paida karta tha.
They expressed guarded optimism about the future.
انہوں نے مستقبل کے بارے میں محتاط امید کا اظہار کیا۔
Unhon ne mustaqbil ke baare mein muhtaat umeed ka izhaar kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a guard who is always cautious to protect what's inside.
Imagine a soldier standing watch at a gate, being very careful and alert.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خاموشی کی چادر اوڑھے، چپ ہوں میں کیسی اصل میں، دل کے راز چھپائے ہوئے ہوں میں۔
Khamoshi ki chadar oorh lay, chup hun main kaisi asal mein, dil ke raaz chhupaye hue hun main.
Wrapped in a shroud of silence, here I am, how am I truly? I am holding secrets of the heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
احتیاط میں برکت ہے۔
Ihtiyaat mein barkat hai.
There is blessing in caution.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "garde" — to protect or keep watch
First known use: 14th century
The word 'guarded' developed from the Middle English term 'garde' which was influenced by Old French 'garder'. Over time, it evolved in use to describe a state of being cautious or protective.