👀wary

adjective
/ˈweəri/

Meaning

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems

Example Sentences

She was wary of trusting strangers.

She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.

Example Expressions

wary eye

Synonyms

cautious, careful, alert, suspicious, vigilant
Entry 1
cautious, careful, alert, suspicious, vigilant
Entry 2
cautious, careful, suspicious, vigilant

Antonyms

careless, reckless, unwary, trusting, naive
Entry 1
careless, reckless, unwary
Entry 2
careless, trusting, reckless, naive

Collocations

wary of strangers, wary approach, wary eye, be wary, wary of, remain wary, grow wary
Entry 1
wary of strangers, wary approach, wary eye, be wary
Entry 2
wary of, remain wary, grow wary, be wary

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carefully considered and deliberate
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(of an increase) becoming more and more rapid.
torn, worn out, or in poor condition
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.

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