Leerier: meaning, definitions and examples
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leerier
[ หlษชษriษr ]
describing a person
The term 'leerier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'leery', which describes a cautious or suspicious attitude towards someone or something. When someone is termed 'leerier', it indicates that they are more suspicious or wary than others in a given situation. This attitude can arise from previous experiences or a general distrust of people or situations. Being leerier can sometimes lead to heightened awareness, but it may also cause missed opportunities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She became leerier of strangers after the incident.
- His leerier demeanor made others feel uncomfortable.
- They were leerier about investments after the market crash.
Translations
Translations of the word "leerier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lectores
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคขเคผเคจเฅเคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Leser
๐ฎ๐ฉ pembaca
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธัะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ czytelnik
๐ฏ๐ต ่ชญ่
๐ซ๐ท lecteur
๐ช๐ธ lector
๐น๐ท okuyucu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฑุฆ
๐จ๐ฟ ฤtenรกล
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤitateฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏป่
๐ธ๐ฎ bralec
๐ฎ๐ธ lesandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพาััะผะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oxucu
๐ฒ๐ฝ lector
Etymology
The word 'leery' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the word 'leir', which is believed to be a variation of the archaic term 'leery', meaning 'to be on one's guard'. This term likely has roots in the dialects of English spoken in certain regions, which emphasized caution and suspicion. As language evolved, 'leery' became standardized in English literature and conversation to describe a person who is unwilling to enter into a situation due to fear of potential harm or deceit. The comparative form 'leerier' has since emerged to express an increased level of suspicion or caution.