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CHARY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

Irregular inflected forms: charier    , chariest   

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Characterized by great caution and wariness

Example:

a chary investor

Synonyms:

cagey; cagy; chary

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

cautious (showing careful forethought)

Derivation:

chariness (the trait of being cautious and watchful)

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