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war·y
 wary
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- pronunciation:
- weIr
i
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
warier, wariest |
| definition 1: |
on guard against threat or danger.
He is wary of dogs because one bit him last year.- synonyms:
- careful, cautious, watchful
- similar words:
- alert, attentive, heedful, on guard, safe, vigilant
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| definition 2: |
caused by or showing caution.
There was a wary look on his face as he entered the principal's office.- synonyms:
- cautious
- antonyms:
- daring
- similar words:
- alert, attentive, vigilant, watchful
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| related words: |
careful, suspicious |
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