chary of
i 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 followed by of ): chary of his praise.
Origin:
before 1000; Middle English; Old English cearig sorrowful (c(e)ar(u) care + -ig -y1); cognate with Old Saxon karag, Old High German karag (German karg scanty, paltry)
before 1000; Middle English; Old English cearig sorrowful (c(e)ar(u) care + -ig -y1); cognate with Old Saxon karag, Old High German karag (German karg scanty, paltry)
Related forms
char·i·ly, adverb
un·char·y, adjective
Synonyms
1. circumspect. 4. frugal.
1. circumspect. 4. frugal.
Antonyms
1. trustful. 2. confident. 3. uncritical. 4. lavish.
1. trustful. 2. confident. 3. uncritical. 4. lavish.
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| —adj , charier, chariest | |
| 1. | wary; careful |
| 2. | choosy; finicky |
| 3. | shy |
| 4. | sparing; mean |
| [Old English cearig; related to caru | |
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Word Origin & History
chary
O.E. cearig "sorrowful" (see care). Sense evolved 16c. from "full of care" to "careful."
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