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chary of

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char⋅y

  [chair-ee]
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–adjective, char⋅i⋅er, char⋅i⋅est.
1. cautious or careful; wary: He was chary of investing in oil wells.
2. shy; timid.
3. fastidious; choosy: She is excessively chary about her friends.
4. sparing (often fol. by of): chary of his praise.
Origin:
bef. 1000; ME; OE cearig sorrowful (c(e)ar(u) care + -ig -y 1 ); c. OS karag, OHG karag (G karg scanty, paltry)

Related forms:
char⋅i⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. circumspect. 4. frugal.

Antonyms:
1. trustful. 2. confident. 3. uncritical. 4. lavish.
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