Wary Definition & Meaning

Wary 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

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