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Leery

adjective
/ˈlɪə.ɹi/
Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.adjectiveCautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
"Since he was bitten by a dog when he was young, he has always been leery of animals."

Synonyms

suspiciousdistrustfulmistrustfuluntrustingwaryfearfulskepticalcircumspectlearyhesitantapprehensiveginchy

Rhymes With

blearyeeriewearytheorydrearywiryerieleary
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