Wary vs. Leery
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Difference Between Wary and Leery
Waryadjective
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent.
He is wary of dogs.Leeryadjective
Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
Since he was bitten by a dog when he was young, he has always been leery of animals.Waryadjective
Characterized by caution; guarded; careful.
Leeryadjective
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
Waryadjective
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence;
they were wary in their movementsa wary glance at the black cloudstaught to be wary of strangersWaryadjective
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
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