C1adjectivemoneybusiness
US/ˈwer.i/
UK/ˈweə.ri/
careful because you think something may be dangerous or cause problems
In context
Consumers are wary of spending while prices keep rising.
Be wary of job ads that promise huge salaries for very little work.
Investors remain wary after several property developers failed to finish their projects.
Words that go with wary
adjective + preposition
- wary ofMany parents are wary of online loan apps.
- wary aboutShe was wary about signing a contract she didn't understand.
verb + adjective
- remain waryBanks remain wary about lending to small firms.
adverb + adjective
- increasingly waryShoppers are increasingly wary of fake reviews.
adjective + noun
- wary eyeRegulators are keeping a wary eye on cryptocurrency.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Be wary with strangers online.Correct: Be wary of strangers online.