CEFR B2

wary

adjective

Meaning

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Examples

The small birds were wary of the cat lurking near the bird feeder.
Investors are often wary of putting all their money into a single volatile stock.

Synonyms: careful, cautious, suspicious, circumspect

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wary (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈwɛəri/

Definition

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Examples

The small birds were wary of the cat lurking near the bird feeder.
Investors are often wary of putting all their money into a single volatile stock.
She remained wary of strangers after her unpleasant experience in the city.

How to Use wary

wary of (something/someone) (prepositional phrase): Cautious about a particular thing or person. — "He was wary of the dog, as it had barked at him before."

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