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leery Definition and Meaning in English (leery definition)

adjective
Synonyms:suspiciouswarycautious
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Leery definition: Feeling or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something, often due to past experiences or a sense of unease.

Definitions of Leery

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something, often due to past experiences or a sense of unease.

Example Sentences

“She was leery of strangers offering help.”

“He felt leery about the new business proposal.”

“The dog was leery of the loud noises outside.”

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nounleeriness
adverbleerily

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Leery definition: Feeling or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something, often due to past experiences or a sense of unease.
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'Leery' translates to 'leery' in English. Leery definition: Feeling or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something, often due to past experiences or a sense of unease.
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