warier; wariest
: not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble
The store owner kept a wary eye on him.
Investors are increasingly wary about putting money into stocks.
—often + ofThey remain wary of the new plan.
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“Wary.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/wary. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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