wary

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/ˈwɛəɹ.i/ English

Definitions

adjective

Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent“He is wary of dogs.”
Characterized by caution; guarded; careful; on one's guard
Thrifty, provident

Related words

Synonyms

careful cautious chary guarded circumspect scrupulous leery suspicious distrustful mistrustful untrusting shy on guard on your guard precautionary aware vigilant watchful

Associated

retracted strangers fly intentions birds unlike accepting feared agrees believing risks

Rhymes

extraordinary contemporary contrary sanctuary solitary arbitrary ordinary tarry emissary carry

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