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guarded in French

guarded in French is circonspect — guarded means careful and reluctant to reveal much; cautious in speech or manner.

guarded in French

circonspect
adj
Cautious; restrained.

What does "guarded" mean?

  1. adj Careful and reluctant to reveal much; cautious in speech or manner.
    "He gave a guarded response when asked about the merger."
  2. adj (of a patient's condition) Likely to improve but still uncertain, requiring close monitoring.
    "The hospital listed his condition as guarded but stable."

guarded in a sentence

  • He gave a guarded response when asked about the merger.
  • She remained guarded around new colleagues at first.
  • The hospital listed his condition as guarded but stable.

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What is "guarded" in French?

"guarded" in French is circonspect. guarded means: Careful and reluctant to reveal much; cautious in speech or manner.

How do you use "guarded" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave a guarded response when asked about the merger." In French, "guarded" is circonspect.

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