wary
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: warier · wariest · waries · warying
Sense 1
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Characterized by caution; guarded; careful; on one's guard
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To curse, revile.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wary” mean?
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
Is “wary” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.