wary (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
examples they were wary in their movements
a wary glance at the black clouds
taught to be wary of strangers
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Attribute wariness, chariness
Derivationally related form wary → wariness
Antonym wary → unwary
Similar to on guard, on one's guard(p), upon one's guard(p), on your guard; shy
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Also see alert, watchful
Similar to on guard, on one's guard(p), upon one's guard(p), on your guard; shy
Antonym unwary → wary
Derived from adjective warily → wary
Derivationally related form wariness → wary
Attribute wariness, chariness

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