Leery Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Leery

wary
On one's guard; cautious, suspicious, etc.
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distrustful
Causing or giving rise to distrust.
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skeptical
Marked by or given to doubt; questioning:
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cautious
Tentative or restrained; guarded:
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mistrustful
Having or causing mistrust, suspicions, or forebodings.
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untrusting
Without trust; not inclined to trust.
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doubting
Lacking trust or confidence
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guarded
The definition of guarded is being cautious or nervous about something or what is going to happen, or is not openly jumping into something.
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Antonyms for Leery

certain
Capable of being relied on; dependable:
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sure
That cannot be doubted, questioned, or disputed; absolutely true; certain
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trustful
Trusting or willing to trust.
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unwary
Not alert to danger, problems, or deception.
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Words Related to Leery

sceptical
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suspicious
The definition of suspicious is someone or something questionable or likely to be suspect.
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trust
(Obsolete) Faithful, dependable.
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Leery Sentence Examples

  • Just be leery of who you trust.

  • I would think if they see the connection they might be leery of taking our calls.

  • Yully struggled to control the energies into her body, still leery of the invaders.

  • He roused himself, leery of becoming too comfortable in the home of his enemies.

  • I was in a different world, still excited but now leery as well.

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