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leery

adjective

/ˈlɪəri/

Meaning

Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.

She was leery of investing in the new business.

wary, cautious, suspicious, doubtful, distrustful

trusting, confident, gullible

leery of strangers, feel leery, leery attitude

covered with oil; containing oil; greasy

most private and secret; deepest; most personal

Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.

Little known or difficult to understand.

appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted

Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.