CHARY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CHARY?

Need another word that means the same as “chary”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “chary” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Chary” are: cagey, cagy, wary, cautious, circumspect, heedful, careful, guarded, mindful, watchful

Chary as an Adjective

Definitions of "Chary" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “chary” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.
• Characterized by great caution and wariness.

Synonyms of "Chary" as an adjective (10 Words)

cagey	Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others. A cagey lawyer.
cagy	Characterized by great caution and wariness.
careful	Making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious. A careful consideration of the facts.
cautious	Showing careful forethought. Firms have been unusually cautious about hiring new workers.
circumspect	Heedful of potential consequences. Circumspect actions.
guarded	Cautious and having possible reservations. Guarded optimism.
heedful	Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention. So heedful a writer.
mindful	Conscious or aware of something. Mindful of his responsibilities.
wary	Openly distrustful and unwilling to confide. Taught to be wary of strangers.
watchful	Wakeful; sleepless. Twenty watchful weary tedious nights.

Usage Examples of "Chary" as an adjective

• Chary of the risks involved.
• A chary investor.
• She had been chary of telling the whole truth.

Associations of "Chary" (30 Words)

advised	Acting in a way that would be recommended; sensible; wise. Be kept advised.
alert	A warning serves to make you more alert to danger. We alerted the new neighbors to the high rate of burglaries.
attentive	Assiduously attending to the comfort or wishes of others; very polite or courteous. Never before had she had such an attentive audience.
aware	Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. Everyone needs to become more environmentally aware.
beware	Be cautious and alert to risks or dangers. We should beware the incompetence of legislators.
cagey	Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion. A cagey lawyer.
careful	Unhurried and with care and dignity. Thou art careful and troubled about many things.
carefully	In a way that deliberately avoids harm or errors; cautiously. He listened carefully to the way people spoke.
carefulness	The quality of being careful and painstaking. I admired the carefulness of his work.
cautious	People who are fearful and cautious. Reserved and cautious never making swift decisions.
circumspect	Heedful of potential consequences. The officials were very circumspect in their statements.
conscientious	Relating to a person’s conscience. The individual is denied even the opportunity to break the law on conscientious grounds.
discreet	Heedful of potential consequences. A discreet investor.
discreetly	In an intentionally unobtrusive manner. He discreetly inquired whether the position was still available.
discretion	The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information. She knew she could rely on his discretion.
forethought	Planning or plotting in advance of acting. Jim had the forethought to book in advance.
heed	Pay close attention to give heed to. We must take heed of the suggestions.
measured	The rhythmic arrangement of syllables. She set off with measured tread.
mindful	Bearing in mind; attentive to. Mindful of these criticisms I shall attempt to justify my action.
modesty	Formality and propriety of manner. With typical modesty he insisted on sharing the credit with others.
observant	Paying close attention especially to details. An observant Jew.
perfunctory	(of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort. He gave a perfunctory nod.
precaution	A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. He put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution.
prudent	Careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment. No prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose.
solicitous	Eager or anxious to do something. Solicitous about the future.
thoughtful	Taking heed giving close and thoughtful attention. Her work is thoughtful and provocative.
unobtrusive	Not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable. The service was unobtrusive and efficient.
vigilant	Carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger. The vigilant eye of the town watch.
wary	Openly distrustful and unwilling to confide. A wary look.
watchful	Experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness. Twenty watchful weary tedious nights.