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concerned(careful, thoughtful, sober, attentive, prudent)
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confined(verb, limited, restricted)
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constrained(careful, vague, cautious, suspicious, wary)
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covert(cover, obscure, dark, secret, hidden)
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curbed
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defensive(adjective, alert, careful, defensive)
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demure
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dignified
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diligent(adjective, vigilant)
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diplomatic(adjective, cautious, tactful, circumspect)
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discerning(adjective, cautious, tactful, circumspect)
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distrustful(cautious, suspicious, wary, watchful, mistrustful)
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doubting(cautious, suspicious, watchful, covetous, envious)
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eagle-eyed
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escorted(noun, verb)
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evasive(adjective, careful, vague, reserved, wary)
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fearful(moderate, cautious, conventional, timid, traditional)
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fended(verb, defended)
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fly
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forethoughtful(careful, thoughtful, prudent, watchful, judicious)
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