wary

Meaning

1. Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
2. Characterized by caution; guarded; careful; on one's guard
3. thrifty, provident

Synonyms

cautious

careful

prudent

watchful

circumspect

suspicious

vigilant

chary

mistrustful

guarded

leery

discreet

distrustful

untrusting

alert

heedful

fearful

😨

reserved

cagey

anxious

keep one’s eyes open

longsighted

mindful

nervous

noncommittal

observant

observing

on guard

painstaking

precautionary

prophylactic

querulous

ready

regardful

scared

scrupulous

tactful

take care

thoughtful

uncertain

uncommunicative

vacillating

visionary

wakeful

wide-awake

wise

worried

😟

be attentive

be careful

be watchful

guard against

having foresight

precautious

take precautions

precautional

chary of

advertent

hoful

afraid

alarmed

apprehensive

attentive

aware

beware of

canny

cautions

circumspective

close

conservative

deliberate

doubting

forehanded

gingerly

grievous

hesitant

jaundiced

jittery

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈwɛə.ɹi/

Etymology

From the adjective ware + -y.