Chary: meaning, definitions and examples

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chary

 

[ หˆtสƒษ›ษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

cautious behavior

Chary refers to being cautious or wary about taking risks. It often describes a person who is slow to trust or reluctant to act without careful consideration. This term can imply a level of prudence that comes from experience or knowledge of potential pitfalls. Being chary may lead one to avoid unnecessary dangers but can also result in missed opportunities if overdone.

Synonyms

careful, cautious, circumspect, prudent, wary.

Examples of usage

  • She was chary about investing in new ventures.
  • When it comes to sharing personal information online, many people are chary.
  • He was chary of making promises he might not keep.

Translations

Translations of the word "chary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encantador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค•เคฐเฅเคทเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช charmant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menawan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐั€ั–ะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czarujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ญ…ๅŠ›็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท charmant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encantador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผleyici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค๋ ฅ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุญุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okouzlujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรดvabnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟทไบบ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤaroben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heillandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ั‹ะผะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cazibษ™dar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encantador

Etymology

The word 'chary' originates from the late Middle English term 'chare,' which means 'to care.' It can be traced back to the Old English word 'caru,' which means 'grief' or 'sorrow.' Over time, 'chary' evolved to connote a sense of caution or wariness. As a description of cautious behavior, it highlights a certain vigilance and prudence in decision-making processes. The etymology reflects a historical understanding of the importance of caution in various life situations, emphasizing how experiences shape our attitudes toward risk.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,622, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.