Associations to the word «Wary»

Wiktionary

WARY, adjective. Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, artifices, and dangers; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous; careful.
WARY, adjective. Characterized by caution; guarded; careful.

Dictionary definition

WARY, adjective. Marked by keen caution and watchful prudence; "they were wary in their movements"; "a wary glance at the black clouds"; "taught to be wary of strangers".
WARY, adjective. Openly distrustful and unwilling to confide.

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