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Aware vs Leery - What's the difference?

aware | leery |

As adjectives the difference between aware and leery

is that aware is vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty while leery is cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

aware

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.
  • Conscious or having knowledge of something.
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    Synonyms

    * (sense, on one's guard) wary, watchful, sensitive, alert, attentive, observant * (conscious of something) apprised, informed, cognizant, conscious, mindful

    Antonyms

    * unaware

    Derived terms

    * awareness * unaware

    Related terms

    * wary * beware

    leery

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
  • :Since he was bitten by a dog when he was young, he has always been leery of animals.

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