Wary Definition & Meaning
Wary adjective
/ˈweə.ri/
• careful when dealing with someone or something because you think that there may be a problem or danger
The strange look in her eyes made me wary of accepting her offer.
The police will need to keep a wary eye on this area of town.
People did not teach their children to be wary of strangers.
Dev was very wary about giving her a contract.
He is a little wary of giving people his address when he doesn't know them very well.
Synonyms & Similar Words
cautious
careful
alert
circumspect
chary
heedful
prudent
vigilant
thoughtful
watchful
attentive
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
careless
reckless
unmindful
unsafe
unwary
heedless
impetuous
rash
incautious
thoughtless
negligent
inattentive
inconsiderate
neglectful
imprudent