chary

[ˈtʃeəri]

chary Definition

• 1. cautious or suspicious about doing something
• 2. not giving or spending freely

Using chary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was chary of signing the contract without reading it thoroughly.

• Example

  She is chary of strangers and doesn't trust easily.

• Example

  The company is chary of investing in new projects due to the economic uncertainty.

chary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chary

• wary
• circumspect
• distrustful
• suspicious
• guarded

Antonyms for chary

• reckless
• careless
• unconcerned

Origins of chary

from Middle English 'chare', meaning 'sorrowful'

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Summary: chary in Brief

'Chary' [ˈtʃeəri] means being cautious, suspicious, or not giving or spending freely. It is often used to describe someone who is careful about taking risks or trusting others, as in 'He was chary of signing the contract without reading it thoroughly.' 'Chary' is a formal term that can be used interchangeably with 'cautious' or 'circumspect.'