Wary

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /wɛəɹ.i/
• Rhymes: -ɛəɹi

Origin

From the adjective ware + -y.

Full definition of wary

Adjective

1. Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, artifices, and dangers; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous; careful.He is wary of dogs.
2. Characterized by caution; guarded; careful.

Synonyms

• cautious, guarded, careful, chary

Derived terms

• unwary
• warily
• wariness

Anagrams

• awry
• wray