leery

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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 • Jan. 22, 2026

BYD’s lineup added smaller cars, which Europeans typically buy, as well as plug-in hybrids for consumers leery of going fully electric.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Historically, Mennonites faced persecution in other countries, making them leery of interacting with authorities, Holbrooks said.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2025

The company had foundered since its October launch, investors seemingly leery of its prospects and its terms.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024

And again: they were as leery of taxing themselves to fight the conservancy district as they were of the conservancy taxes themselves.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols