1. Support or endorsement given with reservations, caution, or conditions; backing that is not wholehearted or unconditional
The politician received guarded support from environmental groups for his climate policy.
O político recebeu apoio cauteloso de grupos ambientalistas para sua política climática.
2. Qualified backing that expresses doubt, skepticism, or limited commitment
The proposal has guarded support from the board members who have concerns about budget implications.
A proposta tem apoio cauteloso dos membros do conselho que têm preocupações com implicações orçamentárias.