Wary — synonyms, wary antonyms, definition

1. wary (a)

alert attentive cagey canny careful cautious chary circumspect constrained discreet distrustful doubting frightened guarded heedful jealous judicious mindful mistrustful non-committal • • •

2. wary (Adjective)

leery untrusting unwary

wary (Adjective) — Marked by keen caution and watchful prudence. ex. "they were wary in their movements" ex. "a wary glance at the black clouds" ex. "taught to be wary of strangers"

wary (Adjective) — Openly distrustful and unwilling to confide. ex. "He was wary of how the difficult situation would work out"

cageyness caginess chariness wariness