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chary
[/ˈtʃeri/]
adjective
cauteloso
1.
wary or cautious; unwilling to take risks
She was chary of making promises she couldn't keep.
Ela era cautelosa em fazer promessas que não podia cumprir.
2.
reluctant or suspicious about something
He remained chary of the stranger's intentions.
Ele continuava desconfiado das intenções do estranho.
NYC Slang
leery; suspicious
Synonyms
cautious
wary
suspicious
leery
reluctant
hesitant
Antonyms
trusting
bold
reckless
confident
willing
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cauteloso; desconfiado
most common usage
Portugal
desconfiado; cauteloso
formal and literary contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
be chary of something
chary about doing something
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