wary

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈwɛəɹ.i/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈwɛəɹi/

Adjective

wary (comparative warier, superlative wariest)

1. Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent

   Synonyms: circumspect, scrupulous, careful

   He is wary of dogs.

2. Characterized by caution; guarded; careful; on one's guard
3. thrifty, provident

Synonyms

• cautious, guarded, careful, chary

Translations

• French: méfiant
• German: achtsam, umsichtig, vorsichtig, wachsam
• Italian: diffidente, accorto, circospetto
• Portuguese: cauteloso, cuidadoso, de pé atrás
• Russian: насторо́женный
• Spanish: cauteloso

Translations

• German: vorsichtig
• Italian: cauto, vigile, accorto, circospetto, guardingo, cauteloso
• Portuguese: cauteloso, cuidadoso
• Russian: осторо́жный
• Spanish: cauteloso

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