wary vs weary

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:27:06 +0000

WaryWaryWary. Wariness includes a mild sense of danger, while caution need only include care, time, effort, something of that nature. In fact, Merriam-Webster points out there's a difference in preposition use: to. Hey all, I am confused by how to distinguish chary/wary/cautious? chary: be chary of investing money in the junk bonds wary: be wary of the incoming war. cautious: be cautious of the. What is the difference between: To be doubtful/dubious about something. For instance: I am doubtful/dubious about her intentions Would wary of mean the same? I am wary of her intentions... Any.