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Another word for leery

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leery

modif.

cautious, doubting, uncertain; see suspicious 1, 2.

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Another word for leery

adjective

Lacking trust or confidence:

distrustful, doubting, mistrustful, suspicious, untrusting. See trust

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Some herbalists think measures similar to those enacted in the EU would be beneficial, while others are leery of even more government intervention into what is seen as the last stronghold of independent health and wellness products.
I would think if they see the connection they might be leery of taking our calls.
Just be leery of who you trust.
He roused himself, leery of becoming too comfortable in the home of his enemies.
Yully struggled to control the energies into her body, still leery of the invaders.

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