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wary

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈweri/ · UK /ˈweəri/

wary means: Careful because you think someone or something might cause trouble or harm.

adjective

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Careful because you think someone or something might cause trouble or harm.

  • The dog gave me a wary look.
  • She is wary of offers that seem too good.
  • We remained wary after hearing his explanation.

How to use it: wary of someone/something (He was wary of strangers.); wary of doing something (She was wary of signing the agreement.)

Similar words: cautious, guarded, suspicious

Opposites: trusting

Common phrases: wary of someone, wary of something, wary look

Questions about wary

What does wary mean?

Careful because you think someone or something might cause trouble or harm.

What is wary in other languages?

Türkçe: temkinli · Español: cauteloso · Français: méfiant · Deutsch: vorsichtig · Italiano: cauto · 日本語: 用心深い

How do you pronounce wary?

In American English /ˈweri/; in British English /ˈweəri/.

How do you use wary in a sentence?

The dog gave me a wary look. She is wary of offers that seem too good.

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