leery

UK
/ˈlɪəri/
US
/ˈlɪri/

Translations

leeryadjective
leerier
Comp.
leeriest
Super.
UK
/ˈlɪəri/
US
/ˈlɪri/
He gave a leery glance at the offer.
Он бросил настороженный взгляд на предложение.
She was leery of the stranger's intentions.
Она была подозрительна к намерениям незнакомца.

Definitions

leeryadjective
Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions.
She was leery of the stranger's intentions after hearing about recent scams in the area.
Reluctant or hesitant to do something because of doubt or distrust.
Many residents were leery about returning to the area after the flood warnings.