Wary: meaning, definitions and examples
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wary
[ ˈwɛːri ]
feeling cautious or suspicious
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
Synonyms
cautious, distrustful, guarded, suspicious, vigilant
Examples of usage
- He gave her a wary glance.
- She was wary of strangers.
cautious about possible dangers or problems
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
Synonyms
cautious, distrustful, guarded, suspicious, vigilant
Examples of usage
- The investor was wary of the stock market.
- She was wary of making a hasty decision.
Translations
Translations of the word "wary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cauteloso
🇮🇳 सावधान
🇩🇪 vorsichtig
🇮🇩 waspada
🇺🇦 обережний
🇵🇱 ostrożny
🇯🇵 用心深い (ようじんぶかい)
🇫🇷 prudent
🇪🇸 cauteloso
🇹🇷 ihtiyatlı
🇰🇷 조심스러운
🇸🇦 حذر
🇨🇿 opatrný
🇸🇰 opatrný
🇨🇳 谨慎的 (jǐnshèn de)
🇸🇮 previden
🇮🇸 varfærinn
🇰🇿 сақ
🇬🇪 ფრთხილი
🇦🇿 ehtiyatlı
🇲🇽 cauteloso
Word origin
The word 'wary' originated from the Old English word 'wær', meaning 'cautious'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English 'ware', which eventually became 'wary' in modern English. The concept of being cautious or suspicious has been a common human trait throughout history, leading to the continued use and relevance of the word 'wary'.
See also: war, warble, warfare, warhead, warheads, warily, warlike, warlock, warmonger, warmongering, warplane, warrior, warship.