wary (warier comparative) (wariest superlative )If you are wary of something or someone, you are cautious because you do not know much about them and you believe they may be dangerous or cause problems. adj usu v-link ADJ, oft ADJ of/about n/-ing
People did not teach their children to be wary of strangers..., They were very wary about giving him a contract.
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warily adv usu ADV with v
She studied me warily, as if I might turn violent.