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wary
[ wair-ee ]
adjective
- watchful; being on one's guard against danger.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- arising from or characterized by caution:
to give someone a wary look.
wary
/ ˈɛəɪ /
adjective
- watchful, cautious, or alert
- characterized by caution or watchfulness
Derived Forms
- ˈɲ, adverb
- ˈɲԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ɲi· adverb
- ɲi·Ա noun
- v·ɲy adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of wary1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
And many of the guards and other inmates seemed wary of sharing space with men sentenced to death.
Plaschke’s opinion is right in the new quarterback’s name “I am a leava” so the Bruins must be aware of this about him and wary in dealing with him.
A collection of research by Putman and her students suggests fence lizards living in urban areas are more wary and vigilant than natural populations.
Part of that was due to Bergoglio’s age, 76; the cardinals were believed wary of choosing someone who might tire and, like Benedict, throw in the towel after just a few years.
And he is wary of an external audit, fearing it could compromise both the security of women whose cases are recorded and VioGén's procedures.
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