Guardedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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guardedly

[ ˈɡɑːrdɪdli ]

^{Context #1}

in a cautious or careful manner

With a guardedly optimistic outlook, she proceeded with caution in her new job.

Synonyms

carefully, cautiously, warily

Examples of usage

He answered her questions guardedly, not wanting to reveal too much.
She approached the unfamiliar situation guardedly, unsure of what to expect.

^{Context #2}

showing caution or prudence

His guardedly worded response indicated his reluctance to commit to a definite answer.

Synonyms

cautious, prudent, wary

Examples of usage

The politician's guardedly diplomatic statements left room for interpretation.
She gave a guardedly polite smile, unsure of how to respond.

Translations

Translations of the word "guardedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cautelosamente

🇮🇳 सावधानीपूर्वक

🇩🇪 vorsichtig

🇮🇩 dengan hati-hati

🇺🇦 обережно

🇵🇱 ostrożnie

🇯🇵 慎重に (しんちょうに)

🇫🇷 prudemment

🇪🇸 cautelosamente

🇹🇷 dikkatlice

🇰🇷 조심스럽게

🇸🇦 بحذر

🇨🇿 opatrně

🇸🇰 opatrne

🇨🇳 谨慎地 (jǐnshèn de)

🇸🇮 previdno

🇮🇸 varlega

🇰🇿 сақтықпен

🇬🇪 ფრთხილად (p'rtkhilad)

🇦🇿 ehtiyatla

🇲🇽 cautelosamente

Word origin

The word 'guardedly' is derived from the verb 'guard', which originally meant 'to protect or defend'. Over time, the adverb 'guardedly' evolved to describe actions done cautiously or with care, reflecting a sense of protection or vigilance. The usage of 'guardedly' can be traced back to the late 19th century, where it gained popularity in expressing a sense of careful consideration and prudence.