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chary
[ chair-ee ]
adjective
charier, chariest.
- cautious or careful; wary:
He was chary of investing in oil wells.
Synonyms: circumspect
Antonyms: trustful
- shy; timid.
Antonyms: confident
- fastidious; choosy:
She is excessively chary about her friends.
Antonyms: uncritical
- sparing (often followed by of ):
chary of his praise.
Synonyms: frugal
Antonyms: lavish
chary
/ ˈtʃɛərɪ /
adjective
- wary; careful
- choosy; finicky
- shy
- sparing; mean
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Other Words From
- chari·ly adverb
- un·chary adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chary1
Old English cearig; related to caru care , Old High German charag sorrowful
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