Guarded and Remiss

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Guarded adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.

Usage example: guarded actions

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Remiss is an antonym for guarded.

Nearby Words: guard, guardedly, guarding

Remiss adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

Usage example: I would be remiss if I didn't tell you how much I appreciated the lovely gift

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Guarded is an antonym for remiss.

Nearby Word: remission

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Remiss and Guarded. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/guarded/remiss

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