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leerycautious or wary due to realistic suspicions

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪri/

Korean meaning: 의심스러워하는, 경계하는

Korean pronunciation: **리**어리

Example Sentences

  • I'm leery of any diet that promises I can lose 20 pounds while eating pizza every day.
  • The cat was leery of the new robot vacuum, treating it like an alien invader.
  • Investors should be leery of get-rich-quick schemes.

leery

ADJECTIVE

//ˈlɪri//

cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions

leery concept
💡 Concept

a woman customer crosses her arms and takes a step back from an overly enthusiastic car salesman who is gesturing toward a shiny car. Her eyes narrow as she studies both the salesman's face and the vehicle with obvious distrust. The salesman had been speaking rapidly and making grand promises about the car's condition. Now the woman notices small dents and rust spots he didn't mention, making her even more suspicious. Other customers in the background also appear cautious, examining cars with flashlights and skeptical expressions. someone being cautious and wary due to realistic suspicions

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlɪri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlɪəri/

🌳Etymology

Rootleer
Suffix--y

Origin

From the verb 'leer' (to look with suspicion or distrust), which comes from Old English 'hleor' meaning 'cheek' or 'face.' The adjective form 'leery' developed in early 19th century America to describe being watchful and suspicious.

🎵Rhyme

wearyeeriecheeryteary
weary
eerie
cheery
teary

🔗Collocations

be leery of
leery about investing
remain leery
leery expression
grow leery
leery of strangers

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

I'm leery of any diet that promises I can lose 20 pounds while eating pizza every day.

😄 Fun example

The cat was leery of the new robot vacuum, treating it like an alien invader.

Investors should be leery of get-rich-quick schemes.

She's leery of online dating after several disappointing experiences.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

warysuspiciouscautiousdistrustfulskeptical

Antonyms

trustingconfidentgullible

Related

leerwarinesssuspicioncaution

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