July 31, 2026

wary

/ˈwɛːri/adjective

Careful and alert because of possible risks or trouble.

Example sentences

“She was wary of strangers who asked for her personal details.”
“The wary deer lifted its head at every sound.”

Takes 'of': 'wary of strangers'. Do not confuse it with 'weary', which means tired.

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