wary

Cautious or carefulB2formal

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Осторожный

• She was wary of strangers offering help.
• Investors are wary of the volatile market.
• He gave a wary glance at the dark alley.

Synonymsalertcarefulcautiouscharycircumspectguardedleeryprudentvigilantwatchful

Antonymscarelessfoolhardyheedlessincautiousnegligentrashrecklessunwary

Suspicious or distrustfulB2formal

Not completely trusting someone or something; alert to potential deceit.

Недоверчивый

• The cat was wary of the new dog in the house.
• They remained wary of the politician's promises.
• She is wary of online scams and never clicks suspicious links.

Synonymscautiousdistrustfulguardedleerymistrustfulsuspiciousvigilant

Antonymscredulousgulliblenaivetrustingunsuspecting