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leery::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | mistrustful, suspicious, untrusting, wary |
| Derivation | leer |
Examples of leery
leery
He is leery of the Internet, trusting papers over online sources of information.
From the sltrib.com
Many professors are leery of the changes the state will be implementing in 2011.
From the tennessean.com
So they were understandably leery of doubling or tripling that margin of defeat.
From the time.com
After a hellish 2008, investors have every right to be leery of the recent rally.
From the businessweek.com
The risk of another blowup, however slight, has some advisers leery of buying in.
From the businessweek.com
I was a little leery of the claims of 24-7 customer service, but I became amazed.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Others among the senior clergy are leery of promoting such millenarian beliefs.
From the time.com
That could make banks even more leery of lending to each other and to businesses.
From the kansas.com
Mayor Craig Covey said Tuesday that he's leery of funding more than a courthouse.
From the freep.com
- Openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
- Cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns
