guardedly

Definitions

In a cautious or reserved manner.

With a lack of openness or spontaneity; warily.

Examples

The politician spoke guardedly about the upcoming election results, refusing to commit to a specific outcome.

She looked at the stranger guardedly, unsure if she could trust his sudden offer of assistance.

Synonyms

cautiously warily circumspectly tentatively reservedly discreetly hesitantly

Antonyms

boldly recklessly openly impulsively confidently unreservedly rashly