wary

Pronunciation: /ˈwɛɚ.i/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
  2. adjective openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

Etymology

From the adjective ware + -y.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Similar
shy, on guard
Opposite (antonyms)
unwary

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