WARY definition

WARY

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WordNet

(1) Marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

"They were wary in their movements"

"A wary glance at the black clouds"

"Taught to be wary of strangers"

(2) Openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

WiktionaryText

Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, artifices, and dangers; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous; careful.

He is wary of dogs.
Characterized by caution; guarded; careful.