leery

Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
Lecherous.

1718, “untrustful, suspicious”, either from leer (“sideward look”) + -y, lear (“learning, knowledge”) + -y. More at leer, lear.

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