Wary

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems; characterized by watchfulness and prudence, especially due to a sense of distrust or suspicion. A Wary individual is often hesitant and deliberate in their actions, carefully assessing risks before committing. This state of mind can arise from past experiences, perceived threats, or general cautiousness.

Wary meaning with examples

After being scammed online, she became Wary of any email asking for personal information, deleting them immediately.
The hikers were Wary of the approaching storm, quickening their pace to reach the shelter before the downpour began.
The dog remained Wary of strangers, barking defensively whenever someone unfamiliar approached the front door of his house.
Investors are Wary of putting money into volatile stocks right now, preferring safer investments like government bonds.
Having witnessed previous failures, the project manager was Wary of over-promising results to the stakeholders.

Wary Synonyms

apprehensive careful cautious chary circumspect distrustful leery skeptical suspicious

Wary Antonyms

careless confident gullible heedless naive reckless trusting unsuspecting

Wary Crossword Answers

4 Letters

AWRY CAGY

5 Letters

CHARY CAGEY LEERY ALERT

6 Letters

GUNSHY

7 Letters

GUARDED ONGUARD MINDFUL CAREFUL HEEDFUL

8 Letters

CAUTIOUS VIGILANT WATCHFUL

10 Letters

ONTHEALERT SUSPICIOUS UNTRUSTING

11 Letters

CIRCUMSPECT MISTRUSTFUL

12 Letters

APPREHENSIVE