leery
1 of 1adjective/ˈlɪri/
Forms:leerier,leeriest
1
causing or feeling caution or suspicion
- She was leery of the new offer, unsure if it was genuine.
- The leery look on his face suggested he didn't trust the situation.
- He felt leery about signing the contract without reading it thoroughly.
- The leery dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.
- They were leery of the unfamiliar territory and decided to stay cautious.