Leery
Cautious and wary because something or someone may be untrustworthy or harmful.
adjectiveLeery
Cautious and wary because something or someone may be untrustworthy or harmful.
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Imagine This
Imagine you're walking through a crowded market. A seller smiles brightly and boasts about a 'great deal,' but his eyes don’t meet yours. You feel a nagging doubt and step back, staying leery of the offer.
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Sounds Like
LEER-ee
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Looks Like
Looks like 'leer' with a -y; similar visual form but different meaning.
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Remember This
Leery is the opposite of trusting; it signals wariness, not fear. It is commonly followed by 'of' (leery of someone or something).
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Other Forms
learyadjective
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Connect With
wary, cautious, suspicious, distrustful, guarded, watchful
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Note
Be careful not to confuse with 'leary' (an alternate spelling) or with 'leer' (to look slyly).