cagy (Meaning)
cagy (s)
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
characterized by great caution and wariness
Synonyms & Antonyms of cagy
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- forthright
- guileless
- straightforward
- frank
- forthright
- unconcealed
- natural
- plain
- unpretentious
- obvious
- unpretentious
- open
- natural
- ingenuous
- real
- sincere
- guileless
- outspoken
- direct
- candid
- direct
- unaffected
- public
- unaffected
- real
- public
- ingenuous
- frank
- unconcealed
- artless
- outspoken
- plain
- candid
- innocent
- honest
- straightforward
- sincere
- innocent
- simple
- open
- honest
- artless
- obvious
- simple
Synonyms:
- hypocritical
- fraudulent
- insinuating
- double-dealing
- underhanded
- oblique
- clandestine
- circuitous
- serpentine
- mealymouthed
- facile
- furtive
- circular
- insincere
- surreptitious
- covert
- mealy
- two-faced
- Machiavellian
- secret
- smooth-tongued
- knavish
- slippery
- roundabout
- sneaky
- concealed
- backhanded
- unscrupulous
- undercover
- shifty
- underhand
- stealthy
- deceitful
Antonyms:
cagy Sentence Examples
- The detective had a cagy demeanor, carefully observing the suspect's every move.
- She was cagy in her responses, revealing just enough information to keep others guessing.
- After years of experience in the industry, he had developed a cagy instinct for spotting potential scams.
- The politician remained cagy about his future plans, keeping the media speculating.
- Despite her friendly facade, she was known to be cagy when it came to revealing personal details.
- The old cat was cagy around strangers, preferring to keep to herself.
- He had a cagy smile, hinting at knowledge beyond what he was willing to share.
- The team's coach was cagy about their game plan, refusing to divulge any details to the press.
- The negotiator was cagy in her approach, carefully navigating the delicate situation.
- In the world of business, it pays to be cagy, always staying one step ahead of the competition.
FAQs About the word cagy
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others, characterized by great caution and wariness
shrewd, cute, wily, cunning,slick, treacherous, sharp, guileful, beguiling, crafty
forthright, guileless, straightforward, frank, forthright, unconcealed, natural, plain, unpretentious, obvious
The detective had a cagy demeanor, carefully observing the suspect's every move.
She was cagy in her responses, revealing just enough information to keep others guessing.
After years of experience in the industry, he had developed a cagy instinct for spotting potential scams.
The politician remained cagy about his future plans, keeping the media speculating.
