Wary

Meaning

cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Example Sentences

She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.

She was wary of trusting strangers.

Example Expressions

wary eye

Synonyms

cautious, careful, suspicious, vigilant, alert

Entry 1

cautious, careful, suspicious, vigilant

Entry 2

cautious, careful, alert, suspicious, vigilant

Antonyms

careless, trusting, reckless, naive, unwary

Entry 1

careless, trusting, reckless, naive

Entry 2

careless, reckless, unwary

Collocations

wary of, remain wary, grow wary, be wary, wary of strangers, wary approach, wary eye

Entry 1

wary of, remain wary, grow wary, be wary

Entry 2

wary of strangers, wary approach, wary eye, be wary