cagy

• Прилагательное, описывающее человека, который осторожен, насторожен или неохотно раскрывает информацию, часто из-за подозрительности или сдержанности.

An adjective describing someone who is cautious, wary, or reluctant to reveal information, often due to suspicion or discretion.

1. Shrewd and self-interestedC1informalamerican

   Showing a clever, often self-serving, approach in dealings with others; marked by a sharp awareness of one's own interests.

   Хитрый и расчётливый

   • The cagy negotiator secured a deal that heavily favored his company.
   • She gave a cagy smile, knowing she had the upper hand.
   • His cagy remarks hinted at a hidden agenda.

   Synonymscalculatingcraftycunningmachiavellianopportunisticschemingslywily

   Antonymsguilelessingenuousnaiveunsophisticated

2. Cautious and waryC1informalamerican

   Characterized by extreme caution and a reluctance to reveal information or commit to a course of action.

   Осторожный и осмотрительный

   • The politician remained cagy about his future plans.
   • She was cagy with her answers, avoiding any direct statements.
   • Investors are being cagy in the current volatile market.

   Synonymscarefulcautiousevasiveguardednoncommittalsecretiveshrewdwary

   Antonymscarelessfrankguilelessincautiousnaiveopenrecklesstrusting