wary

On guard; watchful.

Characterized by caution.

Same as warry.

Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, artifices, and dangers; watchful; on the alert against surprise or danger; ever on one’s guard.

Guarded; careful as to doing or not doing something; chary.

Characterized by caution; guarded.

Prudent; circumspect; wise.

Synonyms Careful, circumspect, etc. See list under cautious.

Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, artifices, and dangers; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous; careful.

Characterized by caution; guarded; careful.