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Cautious vs Leery - What's the difference?

cautious | leery |

As adjectives the difference between cautious and leery

is that cautious is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative while leery is cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

cautious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • careful; using or exercising caution; tentative
    • He took a few cautious steps out the door.

    Synonyms

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    Antonyms

    * neglecting * careless

    Derived terms

    * overcautious

    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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