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also leary
as in wary
feeling or showing a lack of trust in someone or something
a leery attitude She seemed a little leery about the proposal. They were leery of their neighbors.
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Recent Examples of leery
In part because of misinformation, some men are leery of consuming soy, Ginn says.
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Julia Simon, NPR, 15 Sep. 2024
Because this is something that big institutions struggle with all the time: people become set in their ways, become leery of contradicting the boss, and all that stifles innovation.
—Foreign Affairs, 15 Feb. 2016
Many Republicans who served in the first Trump administration are leery of serving in a second.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 1 Aug. 2024
Even in the new public spaces in Tokyo, some émigrés were still leery of discussing China.
—Chang Che, The New Yorker, 30 July 2024
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Julia Simon, NPR, 15 Sep. 2024
Because this is something that big institutions struggle with all the time: people become set in their ways, become leery of contradicting the boss, and all that stifles innovation.
—Foreign Affairs, 15 Feb. 2016
Many Republicans who served in the first Trump administration are leery of serving in a second.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 1 Aug. 2024
Even in the new public spaces in Tokyo, some émigrés were still leery of discussing China.
—Chang Che, The New Yorker, 30 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for leery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leery
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More blue-chip sponsors are wary of such shows, which often align themselves with a vocal niche of progressives or conservatives.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Look for a refund policy: Be wary of any ticket listings that don’t offer clear details about the terms of the transaction.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
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As consumers continue to be cautious about their spending, Amazon’s focus on cheaper items could keep it ahead of competitors like Target (TGT+2.53%), Walmart (WMT+0.53%), and discount grocer Aldi, all of which are racing to lower prices in response to changing shopping habits.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Over recent months, concerns about inflation and economic stability have kept the Fed on a cautious path, with officials maintaining a close watch on key indicators.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are plenty of reasons to be skeptical about how big an impact Llama’s sinicization will actually have.David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the premiere of part 2 on Nov. 7 approaches, fans are increasingly skeptical about what lies ahead for the Pogues.Julia Moore, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Leery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leery. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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