What does LEERY mean?

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Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: suspicious or cautious due to a lack of trust or confidence

Pronunciation (US): /ˈlɪri/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈlɪə.ri/

Origin and Usage: The word "leery" is believed to have originated in the early 1800s, likely from the dialectal word "lear," meaning "empty." It was first used to describe a feeling of suspicion or unease in the mid-1800s, and has since become a common term in American and British English.

Synonyms: suspicious, wary, distrustful, doubtful, hesitant

Related Words: eerie, lycee, relay, early, layer

Example Sentences:

• She was leery of the stranger who approached her on the street.
• He was leery of the new business proposal and wanted to do more research before investing.
• The company was leery of hiring someone without any experience in the field.