chary

Example Sentences

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Even if she wanted to pursue an exemption, the Lord Advocate would be chary of inciting the home secretary's ire.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

I always feel chary about recommending the Society’s books since I’ve supplied introductions to several of them.

From Washington Post • Jul. 1, 2020

He looks chary, and I know perfectly well why.

From The Guardian • Apr. 21, 2019

But his personal experience made him chary, too.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 31, 2018

I warrant the maroons would liever stay in the canow, sir; and I own I myself am somewhat chary of landing in the dark.

From With Drake on the Spanish Main by Strang, Herbert