leery

Phonetic Respelling: [ leer-ee ]

Definition:

adj. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

Sentence:

I am leery of strangers.

More example sentences:

I am leery of strangers.

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Why are the other animals leery of Dawg's intentions?

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Why does Chloe begin to get leery of Dr. Kirkpatrick's intentions?

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Synonyms:

wary; suspicious; untrusting

Antonyms:

trustful; trusting

How many syllables in leery?

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