Synonyms for

Leary

Verb / ˈlɪri: / Another word for leary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling cautious and suspicious

Synonyms & similar words

timothyfrancisleary leary timothyleary timleary wary cautious distrustful suspicious apprehensive skeptical guarded watchful careful circumspect vigilant disbelieving discreet doubtful unsure uncertain hesitant timid shy reserved

Example sentences

  1. I am leary of trying new foods.
  2. She was leary of the dark alley.
  3. He became leary after receiving a strange phone call.
  4. The dog was leary of the new person in the house.
  5. The child was leary of the dentist's office.

Quotes

  • I'm leery of people who are willing to abandon their own private dreams just to fulfill somebody else's vision of success. - Hugh MacLeod
  • I'm always leery of things that seem too good to be true. - Jami Attenberg
  • I'm leery of any advances in technology; we're always told it's going to change the world. - Daniel Woodrell

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words