Guarded and Negligent

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Guarded

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

Usage example: guarded actions

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Negligent is an antonym for guarded.

Nearby Words: guard, guardedly, guarding

Negligent

Negligent adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

Usage example: the youngster has been woefully negligent in taking care of the vacationing neighbor's dog, repeatedly forgetting to feed the poor animal

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Antonyms for Negligent

Guarded is an antonym for negligent.

Nearby Words: neglect, negligence, neglectful, negligently

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