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guardedness
Guardedness (noun) means a cautious, watchful manner, or being wary in what you say or do.
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A cautious, watchful manner, or being wary in what you say or do.
"These extracts show that students are sensitive to issues of power in their educational environment, leading to a certain level of guardedness in non-anonymous feedback scenarios."
— Di Zou, Feedback methods for student voice in the digital age (2017)
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What is the meaning of guardedness?
"guardedness" (noun) means a cautious, watchful manner, or being wary in what you say or do.
What is the opposite of guardedness?
The opposite of "guardedness" is candour.
