wary (Meaning)
wary (a)
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
wary (s)
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
wary (a.)
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, artifices, and dangers; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous; careful.
Characterized by caution; guarded; careful.
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wary Sentence Examples
- The traveler was wary of the unfamiliar surroundings, his eyes scanning every shadow.
- The cautious bank manager remained wary of potential fraud attempts, scrutinizing every transaction.
- The wounded deer was wary of the hunter, its keen senses alert to any sign of danger.
- The seasoned hiker was wary of the unpredictable mountain weather, always prepared for the worst.
- The intelligent child was wary of strangers, understanding the potential for harm.
- The investors were wary of the volatile market, hesitant to commit their funds.
- The detective was wary of the suspect's motives, suspecting that their story was incomplete.
- The anxious bird was wary of the approaching cat, its feathers ruffled in anticipation of danger.
- The cautious general was wary of a sneak attack, ordering his troops to maintain constant vigilance.
- The experienced traveler was wary of the pickpockets known to frequent crowded tourist spots, keeping their valuables close at hand.
FAQs About the word wary
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence, openly distrustful and unwilling to confideCautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception,
alert,cautious, careful, conservative, heedful, guarded, considerate, thoughtful, safe,circumspect
reckless, unsafe, heedless, reckless,careless, unmindful, rash, unmindful, unwary, unguarded
The traveler was wary of the unfamiliar surroundings, his eyes scanning every shadow.
The cautious bank manager remained wary of potential fraud attempts, scrutinizing every transaction.
The wounded deer was wary of the hunter, its keen senses alert to any sign of danger.
The seasoned hiker was wary of the unpredictable mountain weather, always prepared for the worst.
