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leery

The word “leery” has 2 syllables: leer-y

It's pronounced as /ˈlɪri/

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In the thesaurus, “leery” has 42 synonyms and 37 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for leery along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for leery

Antonyms for leery

Meanings of leery

  • adjective
    1. Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

Example Sentences

  • She was leery of signing the contract without reading it carefully.
  • Many people are leery of deals that sound too good to be true.
  • He grew leery after being tricked so many times.
  • The hikers were leery of crossing the old wooden bridge.
  • Investors felt leery about putting money into the risky venture.

On this page you'll find 79 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to leery, such as: beguiled, callow, careful, careless, cautious, certain, childlike.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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