Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leary
Adjective
/ˈli(ə)rē/
Definition
Wary or cautious; often used to describe a feeling of distrust or suspicion.
Examples
- She’s leary of making new friends after her last friendship ended badly.
- He was leary about investing in the stock market after hearing about recent fluctuations.
- They approached the deal with a leary attitude, unsure of the advertised benefits.
Meaning
To be leary means to be careful or hesitant about something or someone, often due to a past experience or an instinctual feeling of unease.
Synonyms
- wary
- cautious
- suspicious
- skeptical
- apprehensive
