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wary Synonyms

Another word for wary

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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or showing caution and vigilance regarding possible dangers, problems, or deception.

Usage Example

"Investors remained cautious of committing large sums to the volatile emerging market."

Strongest
cautious
circumspect
guarded
Strong
chary
leery
watchful
vigilant
careful
distrustful
suspicious

Opposites of wary

The opposite of wary shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unwary
incautious
heedless
careless
trusting
reckless
unsuspecting
gullible
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• Nearby Words

wartless
wartlike
warty
wary
warzone
wash
washability

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wary. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wary
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