Definitions

leery

[leer-ee] / ˈlɪər i /

ADJECTIVE

suspicious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

careful cautious distrustful dubious skeptical uncertain unsure wary

WEAK

chary doubting on one's guard shy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

believing careless certain clear definite heedless incautious rash secure sure thoughtless uncareful

WEAK

unwary

Example Sentences

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Regan followed, looking just as leery about all this as I felt.

From Literature

I’ve always been leery of short-term rentals, and my friends’ recent experience is further proof that rummaging through an online grab bag of properties isn’t for me.

From The Wall Street Journal

Minutes from the central bank’s December deliberations indicated officials were leery of data signaling an improvement in economic activity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet with the rate of inflation still stuck close to 3%, top Fed officials are leery of cutting rates any more for now.

From MarketWatch

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