guardedly
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Definition
Adverb: - In a cautious, careful, or restrained manner: Acting or speaking with deliberate care to avoid risk, error, or giving too much information. It implies a sense of wariness or reservation.
Usage
The adverb "guardedly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates that the action is done with caution, restraint, or a lack of full openness.
Examples
- Verb + guardedly:
- She answered the reporter's questions guardedly, careful not to reveal any confidential details.
- The diplomat spoke guardedly about the ongoing negotiations.
- He moved guardedly through the dark alley, alert to any sound.
Advanced Usage
- "To do something guardedly": To perform an action with caution and reservation.
- The company is proceeding guardedly with the new investment, given the volatile market.
- "To agree guardedly": To express agreement but with reservations or conditions.
- I guardedly agree with your proposal, but we need more data.
Variants and Related Words
- Guarded (adjective): Cautious and restrained.
- He gave a guarded response to the allegations.
- Guard (noun/verb): The act or person providing protection.
- Unguardedly (adverb): In an unguarded or careless manner (antonym in spirit).
Synonyms
- Cautiously: With careful forethought to avoid danger.
- Warily: In a manner showing suspicion or alertness to danger.
- Reservedly: With restraint in expression.
- Prudently: With wise forethought.
Antonyms
- Freely: Without restriction or restraint.
- Openly: Without concealment or deception.
- Recklessly: Without thinking or caring about the consequences.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To tread carefully/guardedly: To act with extreme caution in a sensitive situation.
- When discussing politics, it's best to tread guardedly.
- With guarded optimism: Hopeful but cautious about a future outcome.
- The team viewed the initial results with guarded optimism.
Adverb
- in a conservative manner
- we estimated the number of demonstrators conservatively at 200,000.