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leery

 

[ หˆliri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

suspicious attitude

Leery describes a state of being cautious or wary, often due to mistrust or suspicion. People who are leery may choose to be on guard against potential dangers or deceit. This term is often used to describe someone who is hesitant to engage or trust in a situation because they have concerns or doubts. It reflects a natural, instinctive response to perceived threats or uncertainties.

Synonyms

cautious, distrustful, doubtful, suspicious, wary

Examples of usage

  • She was leery of the salesman.
  • He felt leery about the new investment opportunity.
  • I am always leery when meeting strangers.
  • They were leery of the promises made by the politician.

Translations

Translations of the word "leery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desconfiado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฆเคฟเค—เฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช misstrauisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ curiga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะดะพะฒั–ั€ะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieufny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็–‘ใ„ๆทฑใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉfiant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desconfiado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรผpheli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ๊ณ„ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดูƒูˆูƒ ููŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nedลฏvฤ›ล™ivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nedรดverฤivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€€็–‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neufn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grunsamur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒญแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผbhษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desconfiado

Etymology

The word 'leery' originated from the late 19th century and is derived from the word 'leery', which means 'to look slyly or with suspicion'. It likely comes from the early English dialect term 'leery', meaning 'to be wary or careful'. The term has evolved over the years and is believed to be influenced by the word 'leer', which implies a look that suggests suspicion or unwanted desire. As language evolved, 'leery' solidified its place in English vernacular to refer specifically to a cautious, suspicious attitude. It is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts to describe a person's state of mind when they are unsure or do not trust the intentions of others.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,817 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.