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wary

war·y [ wérree ] (comparative war·i·er, superlative war·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. cautious: cautious and alert for problems
wary of hidden rocks in the water

2. showing suspicion: showing watchfulness or suspicion
a wary approach

[15th century. <ware2]

war·i·ly adverb
war·i·ness noun

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See cautious.

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