chary

Adjective
Synonyms: cageycagy

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. characterized by great caution and wariness“a cagey avoidance of a definite answer”“chary of the risks involved”“a chary investor”Synonyms: cageycagy
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Chary \Char"y\ (ch[^a]r"[y^] or ch[=a]"r[y^]; 277), a. [AS. cearig careful, fr. cearu care. See Care.]

1.Careful; wary; cautious; not rash, or reckless; as, the latest internet IPO's were shunned by investors made chary by the poor performance of the first wave of companies that went public. [1913 Webster +PJC]

His rising reputation made him more chary of his fame.— Jeffrey.[1913 Webster]

2.Saving; frugal; sparing; not spendthrift; -- often used with of; as, chary of his praise. [1913 Webster +PJC]

3.Fastidious; picky; choosy. [PJC]

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