leery

Meanings

• meaning 1: feeling uncertain or wary

  - "She was leery of trusting him again."
  - "The investors were leery of putting more money into the struggling company."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with leery
leary , queery , very , merry , jerry , perry , ferry

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Homophones

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1. leery: feeling uncertain or wary, leery: Old English for learning or teaching
   

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Variants

List of all variants of leery that leads to same result
learier , leariest , leary , leerier , leeriest , leery

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Forms

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leery (adjective), leery (verb) - to feel uncertain or wary, leeryness (noun) - the state of being leery or uncertain

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Etymology

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Originated from Old English 'leorian' meaning 'to learn, to instruct'.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"Which famous detective described the word 'leery' as meaning 'cautious' or 'wary'?", "answer"=>"Sherlock Holmes, in the short story 'A Scandal in Bohemia', uses the word 'leery' to describe the cautious behavior of a character."}

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Related Concepts

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1. caution: The act of being careful and circumspect to avoid danger, harm, or loss. Related to the concept of leery, caution is often used to describe the state of mind or behavior of individuals who are uncertain or wary about a situation or person, and who take steps to avoid danger or harm.

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Culture

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In literature, leery is used to describe characters who are cautious or uncertain about a situation or person. In art, leery is used to depict subjects that are wary or uncertain, often with an underlying sense of unease or danger.

How to Memorize "leery"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of the word 'leery', think of the word 'cautious' or 'wary'. Remember, 'leery' is a synonym for 'cautious' or 'wary'.

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