Chary
adjective
Very careful about doing something because of potential problems or dangers.
He was chary of investing in the project due to its high risk.
Often appears as...
- chary of risks
- be chary of
adjective
Very careful about doing something because of potential problems or dangers.
He was chary of investing in the project due to its high risk.
Often appears as...
- chary of risks
- be chary of
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Use Caution
Implies thinking thoroughly before taking action due to risks.
She was chary to accept the job without knowing the work environment.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Danger
Highlights awareness of possible harm or loss in a situation.
They were chary about the old bridge's stability.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Reluctance
Indicates a slight hesitation or unwillingness to proceed.
He is chary about voicing his opinion in such a sensitive discussion.
Pro Tip 1/3Use Caution
Implies thinking thoroughly before taking action due to risks.
She was chary to accept the job without knowing the work environment.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Danger
Highlights awareness of possible harm or loss in a situation.
They were chary about the old bridge's stability.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Reluctance
Indicates a slight hesitation or unwillingness to proceed.
He is chary about voicing his opinion in such a sensitive discussion.
Pro Tip 1/3Use Caution
Implies thinking thoroughly before taking action due to risks.
She was chary to accept the job without knowing the work environment.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Danger
Highlights awareness of possible harm or loss in a situation.
They were chary about the old bridge's stability.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Reluctance
Indicates a slight hesitation or unwillingness to proceed.
He is chary about voicing his opinion in such a sensitive discussion.
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Quote examples
William Wycherley
English Dramatist
Your women of honor, as you call em, are only chary of their reputations, not their persons; and 'Tis scandal that they would avoid, not men.
Quote examples
William Wycherley
English Dramatist
Your women of honor, as you call em, are only chary of their reputations, not their persons; and 'Tis scandal that they would avoid, not men.
Example 1 of 1
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