1560, "protected, defended," past-participle adjective from guard (v.). Meaning "reserved and cautious in speech, behavior, etc." is from 1728. Related: Guardedly; guardedness.
guarded optimism
Guarani
guarantee
guarantor
guaranty
guard
guarded
guardian
guardianship
Guatemala
guava
gubbertushed
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