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wary

 

[ ˈwɛːri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,569, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.