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CHARY Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word chary. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word chary. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For CHARY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for chary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
alert careful cautious

Alternatives for ALERT

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