Guarded and Shy

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Guarded

Guarded adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.
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Shy and guarded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shy" instead an adjective "Guarded".
Nearby Words: guard, guardedly, guarding

Shy

Shy adjective - Easily frightened.
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Guarded and shy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Guarded" instead an adjective "Shy".
Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

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  • Mundane Solution In the original Paper Mario there was a chest in Shy Guy's Toy Box containing a badge that was guarded by Anti Guy, who would let you have the treasure if you gave him a Lemon Candy.
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