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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

Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.

Fair and impartial; treating everyone equally.

not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten

relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical

Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.

Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.