wary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
Characterized by caution; guarded; careful; on one's guard
thrifty, provident

verb

/ˈwɛə.ɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wary.wav /ˈwɛɚ.i/ /ˈweːɹi/ /ˈweəɹi/ /ˈwiəɹi/ /ˈweɹɪ/ /ˈweɹe/ /ˈwɜːɹɪ/

wary warier wariest waries warying waried

From the adjective ware + -y.

cautious guarded careful chary circumspect scrupulous

wargus weary

unwarily unwary warily wariness

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