guarded optimism. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
“What is it?” he asked, studying her closely, his expression guarded. From Wordnik.com. [My Devilish Scotsman] Reference
She glanced at Jared, her expression guarded, then smiled at the other girls. From Wordnik.com. [Touch a Dark Wolf] Reference
He nodded, his expression guarded, as though he was mentally forming his argument. From Wordnik.com. [The Flower Man] Reference
He glanced at her, his expression guarded, his body visibly tensed. From Wordnik.com. [Honorbound]
Lastly, the prisoner was brought in guarded, and placed standing at the foot of the table. From Wordnik.com. [The Hidden Hand] Reference
She is in guarded condition at Shriners Hospital for Children in Boston, a pediatric burn center. From Wordnik.com. [Someone may have blocked hallway before fatal D.C. blaze, chief says] Reference
No watch was kept on the ship, it being Hook's boast that the wind of his name guarded the ship for a mile around. From Wordnik.com. [Peter and Wendy] Reference
Her bearing became rigid, her expression more guarded. From Wordnik.com. [Winter Bloom] Reference
I’m simply stating that you should remain guarded when dealing with Google. From Wordnik.com. [A Study of Trust Online] Reference
Then he turned to Cee Cee and his expression became guarded, shutting her out. From Wordnik.com. [Captured by Moonlight] Reference
McCloy is in a coma, and his condition has been described as guarded and serious. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 5, 2006] Reference
His expression was guarded, and Caroline found him both irresistibly handsome and frightening. From Wordnik.com. [Rebellious Desire] Reference
Nodes are often "guarded" by mobs that have to be killed before harvesting. From Wordnik.com. [What to Call a Griefer?] Reference
Elsewhere, her frank lyrics convey a kind of guarded hope. From Wordnik.com. [CBC | Top Stories News] Reference
Her daughter reports a more optimistic "guarded" condition. From Wordnik.com. [CNN.com] Reference
Definition of what "guarded" means at times sounds ridiculous. From Wordnik.com. Reference
The group waited in a kind of guarded abeyance that could be easily sensed. From Wordnik.com. [Ten From Infinity] Reference
Each ballot box is "guarded" by two children dressed in their school uniforms. From Wordnik.com. [CBS 2 - KCAL 9 - Los Angeles - Southern California - LA Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports] Reference
There are also many "guarded" bulletin boards in these buildings, too, so post cautiously. From Wordnik.com. [The 100 Hour Board] Reference
I think Chelsea's "guarded" nature is what ultimately did her in with Matt's parents as well. From Wordnik.com. [Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch] Reference
The woman was reported in "guarded" but "stable" condition at Mt. Sinai for her gunshot wounds. From Wordnik.com. [Chicagoist] Reference
Several hundred protesters "guarded" a government satellite station, Thai news outlets also said. From Wordnik.com. [Free Internet Press] Reference
Her expression was guarded. From Wordnik.com. [Beautiful Disaster] Reference
"guarded" condition this morning at University Hospital. From Wordnik.com. [San Antonio News] Reference
"guarded" in their persons so as to be sure of reaching it. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
"guarded"; the police added that he was expected to survive. From Wordnik.com. [NYT > Home Page]
"guarded" good weather is expected for the next several days. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Emirates reaffirms 'Best Middle East Airline' status] Reference
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