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Vigilant vs Leery - What's the difference?

vigilant | leery |

As adjectives the difference between vigilant and leery

is that vigilant is watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary while leery is cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

vigilant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary
    • Be vigilant for signs of disease in your garden.

    Synonyms

    * watchful, alert, wary, aware, on the qui vive

    Derived terms

    * vigilantly

    Related terms

    * vigil * vigilance * vigilante

    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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