chary
pronunciation
How to pronounce chary in British English:
UK [ˈtʃeəri]
How to pronounce chary in American English:
US [ˈtʃeri]
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- Adjective:
- characterized by great cautious and wariness
Word Origin
- chary
- chary: see care
- chary (adj.)
- Old English cearig "sorrowful" (see care (n.)). Sense evolved 16c. from "full of care" to "careful." Cognate with Old Saxon carag, Old High German charag "sorrow, trouble, care." Related: Charily; chariness.
Example
- 1. She is chary of strangers .
- 2. Consumers , chary of spending , are hobbling domestic demand .
- 3. She was chary of her reputation .
- 4. Only the chary reader can found the mistake .
- 5. She started a chary descent of the stairs .