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Synonyms of wary

6 similar words

Another word for wary is cautious. Other synonyms of wary are circumspect, chary and careful.

Synonyms and similar words for wary

adjectiveCautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers...

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • cautiousUsing or exercising caution; careful; tentative.
  • guarded
  • charyCareful, cautious, shy, wary.

Meaning of wary

  1. adjective Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent.
  2. adjective Characterized by caution; guarded; careful; on one's guard.
  3. adjective Thrifty, provident.

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Questions about synonyms of wary

What is another word for wary?
Wary has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cautious, circumspect, chary and careful.
What does wary mean?
Wary means cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent.

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