wary

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wary

The cat gives a wary glance at the new vacuum cleaner.

Definition

Adjective 1. Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems. Characterized by a lack of trust and a careful, watchful attitude to avoid being deceived or harmed. 2. Marked by keen attention and prudent hesitation. Involving careful judgment and a guarded approach, especially in new or uncertain situations.

Examples of Usage
  • Adjective (Attributive - before a noun):
    • The investors gave the proposal a wary look.
    • She shot a wary glance at the unfamiliar dog.
  • Adjective (Predicative - after a linking verb):
    • After the scam, he became deeply wary of online offers.
    • The deer were wary and fled at the slightest sound.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be wary of [someone/something]": To be cautious and suspicious of a specific person or thing.
    • Travelers are advised to be wary of pickpockets in crowded areas.
    • He is wary of making quick decisions.
  • "to keep a wary eye on [someone/something]": To watch someone or something closely and cautiously.
    • The teacher kept a wary eye on the two students known for causing trouble.
Variants and Related Words
  • Wariness (noun): The state or feeling of being wary.
    • Her wariness was justified when the deal fell through.
  • Unwary (adjective): Not cautious or watchful; the opposite of wary.
    • The trap was designed to catch the unwary.
Synonyms
  • Cautious: Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
  • Guarded: Cautious and having reservations; not open or frank.
  • Leery (informal): Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions.
  • Distrustful: Having a lack of trust; suspicious.
Antonyms
  • Trusting: Inclined to believe that people are good and honest.
  • Gullible: Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.
  • Unwary: Not cautious.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "Once bitten, twice shy": This idiom describes the state of being wary because of a previous bad experience, similar to the cause of wariness.
    • After his car was stolen, he's once bitten, twice shy about parking on that street.
wary

The cat gives a wary glance at the new vacuum cleaner.

Adjective
  1. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
  2. 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

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