LEARY Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

leery

adjective

variants also leary

as in wary

feeling or showing a lack of trust in someone or something a leery attitude She seemed a little leery about the proposal. They were leery of their neighbors.

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Recent Examples of leery Despite the kumbaya of last season, many of the moms remain leery of welcoming Demi back into the fold with open arms, and the reunion will be the first big test to see if their fragile peace actually holds. —

Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026 Rising oil prices and leery markets could spook the president into pulling back from the conflict. —

Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026 Irvi’s parents, Lulu and Martín, were leery of his decision. —

Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026 Still, some council members are leery of adding any new revenue-raising fees after the debacle of charging for parking at Balboa Park and the outcry from homeowners over the trash fees. —

Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leery

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leery

Adjective

But while many strategists still forecast at least a modest advance, investors are wary of a minefield of risks.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Some council members were wary similar conflicts might crop up at the city.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026