/ˈweri/
wary
BrE /ˈweəri/
NAmE /ˈweri/
(wari·er, wari·est)
careful when dealing with sb/sth because you think that there may be a danger or problem
SYN cautious
~ (of sb/sth)
Be wary of strangers who offer you a ride.
~ (of doing sth)
She was wary of getting involved with him.
He gave her a wary look.
The police will need to keep a wary eye on this area of town (= watch it carefully, in case there is trouble).
➡ compare unwary
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wari·ly
BrE /ˈweərəli/
NAmE /ˈwerəli/
The cat eyed him warily.
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wari·ness
BrE /ˈweərinəs/
NAmE /ˈwerinəs/
[U, sing.]
feelings of wariness
There was a wariness in her tone.