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.