chary |
caution |
As an adjective chary
is (obsolete) sad; sorrowful; grievous.
As a noun caution is
precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.
As a verb caution is
to warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
chary |
impetuous |
As adjectives the difference between chary and impetuous
is that
chary is sad; sorrowful; grievous while
impetuous is making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
chary |
painstaking |
As adjectives the difference between chary and painstaking
is that
chary is (obsolete) sad; sorrowful; grievous while
painstaking is carefully attentive to details; diligent in performing a process or procedure.
As a noun painstaking is
the application of careful and attentive effort.
chary |
apprehensive |
As adjectives the difference between chary and apprehensive
is that
chary is (obsolete) sad; sorrowful; grievous while
apprehensive is .
chary |
meticulous |
As adjectives the difference between chary and meticulous
is that
chary is sad; sorrowful; grievous while
meticulous is timid, fearful, overly cautious.
narrow |
chary |
Related terms |
As adjectives the difference between narrow and chary
is that
narrow is having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth while
chary is sad; sorrowful; grievous.
As a verb narrow
is to reduce in width or extent; to contract.
As a noun narrow
is a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.
scanty |
chary |
Synonyms |
Scanty is a synonym of chary.
As adjectives the difference between scanty and chary
is that
scanty is somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent while
chary is (obsolete) sad; sorrowful; grievous.
meager |
chary |
Related terms |
Meager is a related term of chary.
As adjectives the difference between meager and chary
is that
meager is having little flesh; lean; thin while
chary is (obsolete) sad; sorrowful; grievous.
As a verb meager
is to make lean.
chary |
skittish |
As adjectives the difference between chary and skittish
is that
chary is (obsolete) sad; sorrowful; grievous while
skittish is easily scared or startled; timid.
chary |
vigilant |
As adjectives the difference between chary and vigilant
is that
chary is (obsolete) sad; sorrowful; grievous while
vigilant is watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary.
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