wary

Definitions

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Watchful and alert to avoid being deceived or harmed.

Examples

The hiker was wary of the steep, slippery path ahead.

Investors are becoming increasingly wary of the volatile stock market.

She remained wary of strangers who approached her in the park.

Synonyms

cautious careful guarded alert vigilant circumspect watchful

Antonyms

careless reckless trusting heedless imprudent unwary confident