wary

Meaning

Adj

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

Verb

To curse, revile.

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

Translations

prudente

vorsichtig

cauto

prudent

cauteloso

cauteloso

voorzichtig

cuidadoso

diffidente

cauto

cautelós

circospetto

méfiant

επιφηλακτικός

caut

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈwɛə.ɹi/

Etymology

From the adjective ware + -y.