English dictionary

wary

/'w/(@)/r/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

adj.all

Examples
They were wary in their movements.

A wary glance at the black clouds.

Taught to be wary of strangers.

Antonyms unwary

Source: WordNet 3.0
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, artifices, and dangers; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous; careful.

adjective

Source: webster1913