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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
Polis, a Democrat, was leery of the stronger version of the bill but is now expected to sign it, said Rep. Andrew Boesenecker, a Fort Collins Democrat and one of the bill’s sponsors.
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The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
The Canucks, however, are leery about such a valuation to this point.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025
But judging from some of the commentary online, passengers are confused and perhaps leery of hopping on an airplane.
—Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
Crypto insiders worry that the coins will make the public even leerier of an industry already filled with scams and bad-faith actors.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leery
The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
The Canucks, however, are leery about such a valuation to this point.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025
But judging from some of the commentary online, passengers are confused and perhaps leery of hopping on an airplane.
—Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
Crypto insiders worry that the coins will make the public even leerier of an industry already filled with scams and bad-faith actors.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leery
Adjective
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Be wary of positions that don’t require interviews or specific qualifications.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Donovan, like any former player, is wary of being perceived as being some sort of grumpy old man.—
Pablo Maurer,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dawn Staley, who’s undefeated in NCAA finals, is cautious in taking that fact into consideration.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Those with heart conditions, including a recent heart attack or stroke, should also be cautious about taking medications that contain PDE5 inhibitors.30 The safety and side effects of the ingredients in ExtenZe have not been studied in clinical trials.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But economists are skeptical that these tariffs can bring in as much as Mr. Trump claims, as consumers will likely reduce their spending on foreign goods when prices go up.—
Laura Doan,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Countries across the region are justifiably skeptical of any U.S. attempt to define the boundaries of their relationships with other powers.—
MATIAS SPEKTOR,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Leery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leery. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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