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cagey
adjective
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Definition of cagey:

cagey (adjective):
reluctant to go into details
hesitant about committing oneself
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others.

Synonyms for cagey:

schemingreticentwilyshrewdsmarttreacherousglibastutewarydevious
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Antonyms for cagey:

awkwardobtusesenselessimprudentguilelessroughinexperiencedartlessunwiseunsuspicious
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