guardedness

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Recent Examples of guardedness At this point, arguments become a predictable mix of hostility, guardedness and mockery. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardedness
Noun
  • Because our mulch is rubber, this seemed unusual, and out of caution, the guardian was called immediately.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This number varies by age and location, but in the instance that private child care providers can receive $10,000 through the ESA program, that means the majority of tuition could be covered for families considering this option.
    Lina Ruiz September 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Available in 9 different colors, the hanging organizer has four different zippered compartments roomy enough to hold full-size hair care products, brushes, combs, and more.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This was a chance for Biden to take the high road, to toe the fiscal line and display financial prudence.
    Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The scene serves as a powerful example of prudence, which is often misunderstood, as the team faces the challenging decision of how to save and manage the energy needed to bring the module back.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • So, there’s a wariness in the analyst community, even after the impressive show in Beijing Wednesday.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
  • As an epic celebration of imperialism, colonialization, and warfare, the Aeneid is often viewed with justifiable wariness by twenty-first-century readers.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Thirty-three states have enacted legislation regarding school cellphone usage amid a growing push to restrict students’ smartphone access in schools, primarily due to mental health and concerns about academic attentiveness.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
  • This helps replicate the attentiveness of an in-store associate at scale.
    Charisma Glassman, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The cautiousness in spending extends to teachers That cautiousness in spending extends to teachers.
    Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025

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“Guardedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardedness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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