Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leery
Adjective
/ˈlɪəri/
Definition
Cautious or suspicious of something or someone.
Examples
- She was leery of the salesperson’s offer, suspecting it might be too good to be true.
- After the incident, he became leery of strangers approaching him.
- The cat was leery of the new puppy, keeping its distance at first.
Meaning
Being careful and wary about someone or something due to distrust or uncertainty.
Synonyms
- Wary
- Suspicious
- Cautious
- Incredulous
