careful when dealing with someone or something because you think that there may be a danger or problem synonym cautious wary (of somebody/something) Be wary of strangers who offer you a ride. wary (of doing something) She was wary of getting involved with him. He gave her a wary look. The police will need to keep a wary eye on this area of town (= watch it carefully, in case there is trouble). compare unwary
NAmE//ˈwɛrəli//
adverb The cat eyed him warily. NAmE//ˈwɛrinəs//
noun [uncountable] feelings of wariness There was a wariness in her tone.See wary in the Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryCheck pronunciation: wary