Chary
Cautious or wary; reluctant to take risks or commit to something until one is sure.
adjectiveChary
Cautious or wary; reluctant to take risks or commit to something until one is sure.
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Imagine This
When eating cherries, you must be cautious not to eat the pits. When barbecuing meat, you have to be cautious to prevent it from becoming charred or burnt.
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Sounds Like
Cherry
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Looks Like
Char (burned to charcoal or scorch)
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Remember This
Chary describes a careful, wary attitude. It is more formal or literary than everyday 'careful' and is often used with of or about.
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Other Forms
charinessnoun
charilyadverb
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Connect With
careful, wary, cautious, prudent, circumspect
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Note
Usage tip: chary is typically followed by of or about (e.g., chary of taking risks, chary about lending money). It differs from careless by meaning that it implies caution rather than negligence.