chary

/CHAIR-ee/adjective

cautiously reluctant; wary

Once bitten, investors grew chary of the sector.
Synonyms
wary, cautious, leery
Antonyms
reckless, heedless
Memory hook
chary: careful as if it were dear to lose.

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