wary

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɛər.i/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɛəri/

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Adjective

Positive wary

Comparative warier

Superlative wariest

1. If you are wary of something or someone, you are cautious because you do not know much about them and you believe they may be dangerous.

   Walking into the dark room made him wary.