leery
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/ˈlɪə.ɹi/
English
Definitions
adjective
- Cautious, 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.”
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Synonyms
suspiciousdistrustfulmistrustfuluntrustingwaryfearfulskepticalcircumspectlearyhesitantapprehensiveginchywarisomenervouscautiouscagey