Definition of wary

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  • wary is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • wary is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • wary is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of wary

  • openly distrustful and unwilling to confide (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. leery
    2. mistrustful
    3. suspicious
    4. untrusting
  • marked by keen caution and watchful prudence (adjective)

    Examples

    1. they were wary in their movements
    2. a wary glance at the black clouds
    3. taught to be wary of strangers

See definition of wary in Merriam Webster