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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
Courier Journal: What's the best way to approach and welcome somebody who might be a little bit leery of drinking bourbon?
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Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 24 Sep. 2024
The Obama administration has been leery of arming the groups fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad partly because of the difficulty in monitoring American weapons in Syria’s labyrinthine war zones.
—Rajan Menon, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2015
Though Colorado Democrats are far from united on how best to approach criminal justice policy, the legislature has grown more leery of tough-on-crime policies in recent years.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
Assume the Democratic Party, already divided by Israel and leery of Biden’s age and Harris’s unpopularity, will accept the change peaceably and without protest?
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 13 July 2024
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Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 24 Sep. 2024
The Obama administration has been leery of arming the groups fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad partly because of the difficulty in monitoring American weapons in Syria’s labyrinthine war zones.
—Rajan Menon, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2015
Though Colorado Democrats are far from united on how best to approach criminal justice policy, the legislature has grown more leery of tough-on-crime policies in recent years.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
Assume the Democratic Party, already divided by Israel and leery of Biden’s age and Harris’s unpopularity, will accept the change peaceably and without protest?
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 13 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leery
Adjective
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Nielsen herself is wary of raising unnecessary fears.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Madrid have historically been wary of making new additions in January — their last first-team signing in that window was Brahim Diaz in 2019.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Travelers should be cautious, especially along major highways like Interstate 90 and 35, as conditions could remain hazardous.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some were skeptical that this could be correct, but more reports were needed to be sure.David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Godard’s intellectual approach never turns skeptical.Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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