wary
adjective/ˈwɛri/
Frequency rank: #7,093 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Feeling cautious and alert to possible danger or problems.
Example sentence
She was wary of strangers who approached her late at night.
Synonyms & related words
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