What is the meaning of Guarded?

simple past and past participle of guard

Cautious; restrained.

Watched over; supervised.

When the practitioner formulating the opinion does not have enough information to know, or to foretell, what the outcome may be.

Having a guard, e.g. a crossguard (on a sword), a faceguard (on a helmet), or a hatguard (on a chapeau).

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