chary
[adjective]
Synonyms: cautious, calculating, careful, circumspect, considerate, discreet, gingerly, guarded, safe, wary, sparing, canny, economical, frugal, provident, saving, Scotch, stewardly, thrifty, unwasteful

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Related Words: disinclined, hesitant, loath, reluctant, economical, frugal, sparing, thrifty, constrained, inhibited, restrained

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

char‧y /ˈtʃeəri $ ˈtʃeri/ adjective especially British English
[Language: Old English; Origin: cearig 'sad, anxious', from caru; ⇒ CARE¹]
unwilling to risk doing something Synonym : wary
chary about/of doing something
Banks were chary of lending the company more money.

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