Leery: meaning, definitions and examples
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leery
[ หliri ]
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:
๐ต๐น desconfiado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคฆเคฟเคเฅเคง
๐ฉ๐ช misstrauisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ curiga
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะดะพะฒััะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ nieufny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใๆทฑใ
๐ซ๐ท mรฉfiant
๐ช๐ธ desconfiado
๐น๐ท ลรผpheli
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฝ๊ณํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดููู ููู
๐จ๐ฟ nedลฏvฤลivรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nedรดverฤivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ neufn
๐ฎ๐ธ grunsamur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแญแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลรผbhษli
๐ฒ๐ฝ desconfiado
Word origin
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.
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