CHARY Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word chary. (close relations)
chariness
Best Alternative Words for CHARY
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alert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation noun • condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action • a warning serves to make you more alert to danger • an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger adjective satellite • quick and energetic • mentally perceptive and responsive verb • warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness | ||||||||
apprehensive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • quick to understand • mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc • in fear or dread of possible evil or harm | ||||||||
careful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • exercising caution or showing care or attention adjective satellite • cautiously attentive • unhurried and with care and dignity • full of cares or anxiety • mindful of the future in spending money | ||||||||
cautious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing careful forethought noun • people who are fearful and cautious adjective satellite • avoiding excess | ||||||||
circumspect | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • heedful of potential consequences | ||||||||
distrustful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having or showing distrust | ||||||||
guarded | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • prudent | ||||||||
hesitant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly | ||||||||
leery | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • openly distrustful and unwilling to confide | ||||||||
reserved | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • set aside for the use of a particular person or party • marked by self-restraint and reticence | ||||||||
shy | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • lacking self-confidence noun • a quick throw adjective satellite • short • wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things verb • start suddenly, as from fright • throw quickly | ||||||||
wary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by keen caution and watchful prudence adjective satellite • openly distrustful and unwilling to confide | ||||||||
watchful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation adjective satellite • experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | ||||||||
cagey | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others • characterized by great caution and wariness | ||||||||
cagy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others • characterized by great caution and wariness |