Hedged

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdʒd/

Hedged (adjective)

  1. Describing a statement that is careful and not direct, often to avoid being wrong or to protect oneself.
  2. Referring to a strategy used in finance to reduce risk by making investments that balance each other.

Examples

  • The speaker made a hedged comment about the project's success.
  • Investors often seek hedged investments to minimize risks.

Common collocations: hedged statement, hedged response, hedged investment, hedged position

Synonyms of Hedged

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Hedged

  • — Indicates vulnerability to risk without protection.
  • — Suggests a lack of safeguards against potential harm.