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Chariest: meaning, definitions and examples

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chariest

 

[ หˆสงษ›riษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

reluctant to give

Chariest refers to being very cautious or careful, especially in giving or revealing information or in making decisions. A person who is chariest may keep their thoughts or feelings to themselves and avoid being too open or trusting. This term can also imply a sense of wariness towards potential risks or consequences. It suggests a tendency to be on guard and not to share easily, often due to past experiences or a cautious nature.

Synonyms

cautious, guarded, prudent, reserved, wary

Examples of usage

  • She was chariest about her financial situation.
  • His chariest responses made it hard to gauge his true feelings.
  • The politician was chariest in her comments on the controversial issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "chariest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cuidadoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคตเคงเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vorsichtig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hati-hati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะตั€ะตะถะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostroลผny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ…Ž้‡ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prudent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cauteloso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikkatli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์‹ฌ์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฐุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opatrnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opatrnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๅฟƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ previden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varkรกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diqqษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cauteloso

Word origin

The word 'chariest' is derived from the adjective 'chary', which has its roots in the Old English word 'cearian', meaning to be cautious or careful. The term evolved through the Middle English period, where it was influenced by the Old Norse word 'kรฆr', meaning careful or cautious. Over time, 'chary' came to encapsulate a sense of wariness, particularly in the context of being reluctant to share one's thoughts or possessions. The superlative form 'chariest' emerged as the language evolved, emphasizing an even greater degree of caution or reluctance. Today, 'chariest' is often used in both spoken and written English to describe individuals or behaviors that exhibit a notable wariness or hesitance in various situations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,150, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.