leery
adjectiveHow many syllables in leery?
There are 2 syllables in the word leery.How to pronounce leery:
Definition of leery:
- leery (adjective):
- suspicious, wary
- suspicious or wary
- openly distrustful and unwilling to confide.
Synonyms for leery:
careful
cautious
chary
curious
distrustful
doubting
dubious
guarded
hesitant
on your guard
paranoid
puzzled
questioning
sceptical
shy
skeptical
suspicious
uncertain
unsure
untrusting
wary
watchful
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