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leery
adjective
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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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