guaranteed

adjective

guar·​an·​teed ˌger-ən-ˈtēd 

ˌgär-,

ˌga-rən-,

 also  ˈger-ən-ˌtēd,

 or  ˈgär-ən-,

ˈga-rən-

1

: assured with a guarantee (see guarantee entry 2 sense 3) : protected or promised by a guarantee

a guaranteed annual wage

a guaranteed loan

In some California locales … public-safety workers can pull down truly swank livings, given their salaries, health benefits and guaranteed pension payouts.

—Amanda Ripley

2

: certain to have a specified result or effect

… the structural imbalance between rich cities and poor countrysides produces economic relations guaranteed to bring out the worst in people.

—Raj Patel

She transforms the discussion of ideas into a gratuitous spectacle of anger and aggression guaranteed to elevate the Nielsen ratings …

—Daniel Harris

Examples of guaranteed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While there is no guaranteed way to prevent mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s, research suggests several steps may help keep your brain healthy. —Nawab John Dar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025

Liverpool had loaned Jaros out during each of the previous four seasons but Hughes wanted guaranteed cover at the position in case Alisson and Kelleher ended up being out at the same time. —Gregg Evans, New York Times, 30 May 2025

While there's no guaranteed way to be first at baggage claim, Nastro notes that being a frequent flier or holding elite status is your best bet. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025

If the underlying investments perform poorly, a variable annuity with no guaranteed return could potentially pay out nothing. —Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for guaranteed

• aniseed
• centipede
• cottonseed
• disagreed
• ganymede
• intercede
• overspeed
• pedigreed
• refereed
• supercede
• supersede
• underfeed