leery
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Cautious or suspicious about something, unwilling to trust it fully.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
wary
suspicious
Antonyms
trusting
Usage notes
Usually followed by "of," as in "leery of strangers".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She was _____ of signing anything without reading it twice."
Answer: leery
In your own words, what does "leery" mean?
Cautious or suspicious about something, unwilling to trust it fully.
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