guarded expression

Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words

a facial expression that shows you are being careful about what you say or do

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Examples (10)

  • The politician maintained a guarded expression when asked about the scandal.
  • Even when surprised, his face quickly settled back into a guarded expression.
  • She listened to the offer with a guarded expression, revealing none of her thoughts.
  • During the interrogation, the suspect's only response was a stony silence and a guarded expression.
  • I couldn't tell if he liked the gift because of his guarded expression.
  • His face, usually so open and friendly, now wore a guarded expression.
  • A successful poker player must master the art of the guarded expression.
  • As I mentioned her ex-husband, a guarded expression flickered across her face.
  • He's known for his guarded expression, which makes him very difficult to read.
  • The diplomat's guarded expression betrayed no hint of his country's true position.